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YS55 CZK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

50,055 mi
Last recorded50,055 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 CZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 50,055 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 50,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 48,130 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear indicators are discolouring (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear lower tie bars are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2024 46,489 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear indicators are slightly discolouring (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear lower tie bars are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust outer wrap is corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2023 45,523 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 44,565 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))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 44,533 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 28 Jan 2021 42,275 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 40,588 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 40,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 38,902 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 38,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Towards the front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Towards the front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 37,481 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust hanger detached from exhaust but exhaust still secure.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 35,552 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 34,255 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting broken (system still supported)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross over pipe (3.6.B.2c)

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

plastic under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Feb 2016 34,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting broken (system still supported)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross over pipe (3.6.B.2c)

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

plastic under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 31,684 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 29,596 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 29,551 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 27,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,487 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,638 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 17,311 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 17,311 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 13,176 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 15 Dec 2008 12,125 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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YS55 CZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YS55 CZK, 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 YS55 CZK registered?

YS55 CZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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