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YK54 WCM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

69,257 mi
Last recorded69,257 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 WCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 May 2025 69,257 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Signs of brake pads overheating

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 68,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 68,811 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 68,330 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most front, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlight beam image poor

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2022 67,230 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 67,230 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 67,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension components corroded

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2021 65,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2019 62,344 miles

headlight patterns poor

Fail 30 May 2019 62,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

headlight patterns poor

Pass 11 May 2018 58,651 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Head lamp beam image poor due to product on lens

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 53,236 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 53,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 91W (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Fail 4 Apr 2016 50,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working 207 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,240 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 46,240 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 41,870 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,303 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Feb 2012 34,420 miles

small chips in screen

Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,541 miles

Oil leak

unable to inspect brake master cylinder due to cover fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,302 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 23,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 17,543 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 10,342 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 10,342 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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YK54 WCM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YK54 WCM, 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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YK54 WCM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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