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YH55 YCX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,936 mi
Last recorded136,936 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 YCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 136,936 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2026 136,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 131,505 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 131,501 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 127,324 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 126,517 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 126,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 118,327 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 118,327 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 112,114 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 112,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 101,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot Code 0512 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge Tracking Required (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot Code 0612 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/50ZR16--92W---Dunlop SP Sport 2000 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

near side front bumper damaged

off side front jacking block missing

Fail 4 Feb 2019 101,612 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R15---91V Dunlop Blue Resopnse (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot Code 0512 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge Tracking Required (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot Code 0612 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/50ZR16--92W---Dunlop SP Sport 2000 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

near side front bumper damaged

off side front jacking block missing

Pass 17 Jan 2018 91,689 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 86,196 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 78,460 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 71,105 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 63,808 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 63,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,244 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edges.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,598 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 44,606 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge,s

Pass 30 Dec 2009 37,755 miles

n/s hand brake low reading also n/s/r foot

Pass 19 Nov 2008 28,858 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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YH55 YCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YCX, 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 YH55 YCX registered?

YH55 YCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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