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YG05 ARK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,578 mi
Last recorded59,578 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 ARK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 59,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 59,453 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 58,726 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 58,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2023 57,694 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 55,795 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 55,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 55,575 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 54,361 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 52,867 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 May 2018 52,867 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,647 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Mar 2017 52,647 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,971 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front both inner tyres low on inner side

Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,423 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,571 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to legal minimum.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 42,102 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 39,001 miles

Front brake hoses catching struts on full lock

N/s/r tyre worn to 2mm.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,948 miles

Both front brake hoses touch strut on full lock.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 32,811 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 21 Jul 2008 27,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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YG05 ARK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG05 ARK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG05 ARK registered?

YG05 ARK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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