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YS55 DWM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,629 mi
Last recorded51,629 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 DWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 51,629 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 51,189 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 50,930 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 50,357 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 49,867 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased unable to inspect

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 49,128 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 48,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rim also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust mounts near gearbox corroding off

Pass 18 Oct 2018 46,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 46,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 39,677 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 38,194 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,627 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,638 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 32,492 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,614 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 29,128 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,032 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,220 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,517 miles

Front discs slightly scored / wear lip

Fail 26 Feb 2009 23,517 miles

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

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

Front discs slightly scored / wear lip

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 DWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YS55 DWM, 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 DWM registered?

YS55 DWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is YS55 DWM safe to buy?

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