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YM05 CDK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,069 mi
Last recorded145,069 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 CDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 145,069 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both beam images not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front under tray damp with oil residue and not secured (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (lower coils) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 27 Jul 2024 143,085 miles

BOTH front wheel bearings have slight play

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (beam images not very good)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake warning light stays on (needs attention)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Fail 25 Jul 2024 143,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

BOTH front wheel bearings have slight play

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (beam images not very good)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake warning light stays on (needs attention)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 14 Aug 2023 141,973 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (beam images not very good) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened needs attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened needs attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray damp with oil residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake warning light stays on (needs attention) (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside rear handbrake low effort

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 16 Aug 2022 140,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue on offside front under tray area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake foot lever anti slip not fitted (on floor)

handbrake warning light stays on

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Fail 16 Aug 2022 140,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue on offside front under tray area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake foot lever anti slip not fitted (on floor)

handbrake warning light stays on

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 16 Aug 2021 139,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Fail 10 Aug 2021 139,063 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 17 Aug 2020 133,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive not visible under tray fitted but damp on offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake foot lever anti slip not fitted (on floor)

offside rear handbrake lower effort

Fail 13 Aug 2020 133,829 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive not visible under tray fitted but damp on offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake foot lever anti slip not fitted (on floor)

offside rear handbrake lower effort

Pass 7 Aug 2019 125,147 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 118,284 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 112,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 108,486 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 98,175 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,841 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 84,321 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 76,546 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 76,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,092 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 65,486 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 65,329 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 42,328 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,487 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 35,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YM05 CDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YM05 CDK, 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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YM05 CDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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