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YS05 JYA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,260 mi
Last recorded141,260 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 JYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 141,260 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 141,260 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 138,303 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 138,301 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 134,595 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 134,595 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 126,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Nov 2021 126,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Nov 2020 120,775 miles

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 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2020 120,775 miles

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

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

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

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 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 116,374 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 109,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 109,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed This car should not be driven on these tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 102,348 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust clamp . (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 102,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust clamp . (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,959 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 90,631 miles

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

offside front tyre in poor condition

Fail 30 Nov 2015 90,631 miles

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

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

offside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2014 86,103 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 86,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,185 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,238 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 66,947 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,226 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,651 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2009 51,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,670 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 37,093 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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YS05 JYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YS05 JYA, 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 YS05 JYA registered?

YS05 JYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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