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YG55 HTP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,401 mi
Last recorded107,401 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 HTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 107,401 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 107,322 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 91,654 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 79,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 79,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 69,938 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,001 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 64,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,302 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,617 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 53,719 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 53,719 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and middle mounts broken off (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,467 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre has cuts in sidewall but not down to cords.

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

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

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

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

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

One of the Exhaust mounts broken near Gearbox

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 50,885 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre has cuts in sidewall but not down to cords.

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

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

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

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

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

One of the Exhaust mounts broken near Gearbox

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2013 49,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML lit at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,261 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,814 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,531 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 31,942 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,942 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 23,020 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,020 miles

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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YG55 HTP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG55 HTP, 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 YG55 HTP registered?

YG55 HTP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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