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YP55 HWK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

82,228 mi
Last recorded82,228 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 HWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 82,228 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 77,571 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 73,364 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 67,764 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 63,697 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 64,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 64,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 57,275 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 57,275 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,098 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 54,742 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH. REAR DISCS ARE RUSTY (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 May 2018 54,742 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH. REAR DISCS ARE RUSTY (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,966 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 53,966 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,547 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 53,547 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,317 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 52,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 52,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2013 50,939 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 50,939 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,380 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

nearside rear tyre tread fatigued slightly

ofside rear tyre tread fatigued slightly.

Fail 31 May 2012 50,380 miles

Centre Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

nearside rear tyre tread fatigued slightly

ofside rear tyre tread fatigued slightly.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,587 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 May 2011 49,587 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Jun 2010 43,560 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,560 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 32,779 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

o/s/f fog light lense cracked

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,779 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f fog light lense cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,031 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 HWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 YP55 HWK, 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 HWK registered?

YP55 HWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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