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YH05 FSV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,179 mi
Last recorded113,179 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 FSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 113,179 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both units (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 112,259 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both units (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Dec 2023 112,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both units (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2022 111,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 110,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 110,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 110,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 109,674 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 108,130 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 104,590 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 998,995 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 94,401 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 87,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 87,898 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 81,900 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,760 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,276 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,098 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,622 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 59,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 37,492 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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YH05 FSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YH05 FSV, 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 YH05 FSV registered?

YH05 FSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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