2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 3.5L Petrol · Y8 PLR
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 72,398 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y8 PLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 72,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y8 PLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Clk (Y8 PLR) between December 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
Y8 PLR Mileage History
- 28/12/202166,389 mi
- 19/12/202268,347 mi+1,958 mi
- 13/06/202568,869 mi+522 mi
- 11/08/202568,889 mi+20 mi
- 14/08/202672,398 mi+3,509 mi
Average of roughly 1,299 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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