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YR55 VJU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,802 mi
Last recorded111,802 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 111,802 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 6 May 2025 111,796 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2024 111,689 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2023 111,659 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 111,659 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 110,913 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 110,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 108,939 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 105,220 miles

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2017 101,713 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 101,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 100,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 98,531 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,432 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 83,901 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 80,269 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/F Tyre has a cut to the outer wall

rear exhaust bracket (next to diff) corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 75,928 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,816 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 60,434 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs starting to wear thin

Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,434 miles

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

front discs starting to wear thin

Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,941 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,822 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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YR55 VJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YR55 VJU, 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 YR55 VJU registered?

YR55 VJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YR55 VJU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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