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YT55 UCR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,363 mi
Last recorded119,363 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 UCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 119,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 99,380 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2024 96,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 96,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 89,660 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 89,657 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 85,599 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front edges are wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2022 85,599 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front edges are wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,950 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangar broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 80,902 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Joint in rigid pipe leaking above subframe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rigid pipe to flexi leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangar broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,561 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 76,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Caliper flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Caliper flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,065 miles

Front Both headlamps misted but does not effect the headlamp pattern.

Front Headlamp washers not working.

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut but no visible core.

Fail 10 Oct 2019 73,070 miles

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

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

Front Both headlamps misted but does not effect the headlamp pattern.

Front Headlamp washers not working.

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut but no visible core.

Pass 15 Oct 2018 68,041 miles

Nearside Front front seat locked in upright position unable to drop down backrest

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 67,992 miles

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

Nearside Front front seat locked in upright position unable to drop down backrest

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,383 miles

Factory fitted undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 58,625 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,862 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 52,828 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)

Pass 15 May 2015 52,828 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,784 miles

N/S/F ALLOY SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER SHOULDER.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,843 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 33,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,170 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,926 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,751 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,012 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 17,012 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YT55 UCR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT55 UCR, 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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YT55 UCR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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