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YG55 SJD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,779 mi
Last recorded94,779 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 SJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 94,779 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Jun 2026 94,779 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above subframe going to offside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc worn/corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2025 93,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer, corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 93,051 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear subframe & suspension arms corroded

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2023 92,097 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2022 90,624 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both, lower & upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre low tread

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

under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2021 89,542 miles

Underside of car has light corrosion.

Fail 21 Jun 2021 89,542 miles

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

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

Underside of car has light corrosion.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 88,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 2 Jan 2020 83,992 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank chalked on undercover pointing towards corroded pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint play CHALKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,639 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 78,637 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a flat tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2018 77,974 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a flat tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,250 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,018 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,698 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 64,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,747 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,773 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 57,773 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,236 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 53,236 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,243 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 49,243 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 49,224 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,963 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,996 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,532 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 SJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 SJD, 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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YG55 SJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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