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YH55 YCC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,001 mi
Last recorded113,001 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 YCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 113,001 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 112,840 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Nearside + Offside Position lamps inoperative, Back up lights illuminated (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside + Offside Inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody + Components corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside + Offside (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 106,295 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

general underbody corrosion

parking brake effort only just met legal requirements

Pass 6 Apr 2022 102,590 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 102,590 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 102,139 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 100,405 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 100,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 97,342 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside outer link arm top joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 93,219 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust support bracket deteriorating.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 93,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust support bracket deteriorating.

Pass 8 May 2017 89,679 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust bracket starting to deteriorate.

hand brake travel getting excessive

Fail 3 May 2017 89,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust bracket starting to deteriorate.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,753 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 78,906 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 74,196 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

third brake light inoperative

Fail 7 May 2014 74,196 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

third brake light inoperative

Pass 8 May 2013 68,254 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 68,109 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,584 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 6 May 2011 51,103 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 42,891 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,000 miles

not all led"s working high level stop light

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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YH55 YCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YH55 YCC, 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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YH55 YCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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