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YJ55 HWF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,003 mi
Last recorded88,003 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 HWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 88,003 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks appear weak (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 87,395 miles

Park brake efficiency only just meets requirements

Pass 6 Jun 2024 86,910 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 86,259 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 85,599 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 82,872 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 79,186 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 79,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 76,619 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 72,503 miles

o/s/f tyre edged/worn

Fail 4 May 2018 72,391 miles

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

o/s/f tyre edged/worn

Pass 16 May 2017 69,084 miles

both front and rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

off side front tyre is getting low on tread

Fail 16 May 2017 69,084 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle exhaust bracket is broken (7.1.1)

both front and rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

off side front tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 31 May 2016 65,128 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 57,542 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 57,542 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 53,146 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 48,910 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 45,679 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 45,676 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,131 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,726 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YJ55 HWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YJ55 HWF, 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 YJ55 HWF registered?

YJ55 HWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ55 HWF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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