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YJ55 HYB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,150 mi
Last recorded105,150 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 HYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 105,150 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 102,145 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 91,993 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,530 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 4 Dec 2019 85,703 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 85,701 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 82,068 miles

offside front tyre split on inner wall

Fail 21 Nov 2018 82,068 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

offside front tyre split on inner wall

Pass 27 Nov 2017 76,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 76,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing and mounting (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 60,825 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,961 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,817 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,934 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,631 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 36,731 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,768 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,344 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,481 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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YJ55 HYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HYB, 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 HYB registered?

YJ55 HYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ55 HYB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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