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YX05 YTD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,841 mi
Last recorded102,841 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 YTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 102,841 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and componants (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 101,992 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 101,028 miles

componants and subframes under car rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2023 99,668 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 98,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 96,938 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 91,929 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 91,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 82,991 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 81,737 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 80,333 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 77,981 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 77,980 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,703 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 75,701 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,618 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 68,418 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 68,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2014 66,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,694 miles

srs light on

Fail 13 Mar 2013 61,674 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,509 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,210 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,616 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 39,822 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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YX05 YTD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX05 YTD, 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 YX05 YTD registered?

YX05 YTD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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