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YP55 GPV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,661 mi
Last recorded61,661 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 GPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 61,661 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 56,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2024 56,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 54,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2022 51,829 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 49,632 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 46,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 44,027 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 44,027 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 41,932 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 38,861 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 38,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 35,843 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 32,994 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 29,991 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 26,282 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 22,935 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 22,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 19,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 15,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2008 10,672 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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YP55 GPV 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 81%.

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 YP55 GPV, 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 YP55 GPV registered?

YP55 GPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is YP55 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 GPV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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