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YJ05 TXX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,786 mi
Last recorded79,786 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 TXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 79,786 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 77,351 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 77,222 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 76,820 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 74,929 miles

both headlamps starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Aug 2021 74,833 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both headlamps starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,019 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 70,963 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,239 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 67,161 miles

Both rear shock absorbers worn

Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,002 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 59,858 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 56,312 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,733 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,912 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,940 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,238 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,006 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 35,691 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,789 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,283 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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YJ05 TXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YJ05 TXX, 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 YJ05 TXX registered?

YJ05 TXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ05 TXX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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