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YG05 XGJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,072 mi
Last recorded93,072 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 XGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 93,072 miles

Rear subframe has surface rust

Fail 22 Sep 2025 93,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear subframe has surface rust

Pass 24 Sep 2024 89,329 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 86,113 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside side repeater outer lens missing

rear suspension sub frame/suspension components surface corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 86,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside side repeater outer lens missing

rear suspension sub frame/suspension components surface corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 81,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriated - not leaking

rear suspension mounting area's surface corroded

rear suspension sub frame / suspension arms surface corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 81,611 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriated - not leaking

rear suspension mounting area's surface corroded

rear suspension sub frame / suspension arms surface corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,253 miles

rear anti roll bar surface corroded

rear suspension arms surface corroded

rear suspension sub frame surface corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 72,604 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 72,604 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,163 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 65,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 65,700 miles

Exhaust system insecure brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 62,413 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 59,621 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 59,621 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 56,525 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 56,525 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in offside front tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 51,352 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 50,960 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 49,134 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,855 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,267 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,801 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,925 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 17,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

YG05 XGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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