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AJ05 YLO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,825 mi
Last recorded92,825 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 92,825 miles

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

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

Offside obligatory mirror glass discolouring

brake light symbol illuminated on dash

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2021 92,821 miles

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

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

Nearside side repeater lens damaged

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

Offside obligatory mirror glass discolouring

brake light symbol illuminated on dash

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2019 92,693 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 92,693 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 90,324 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 83,997 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 17 May 2016 82,938 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 80,308 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 77,826 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 74,537 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 69,760 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,760 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 3 May 2011 64,940 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,248 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2009 55,248 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Undertrays fitted

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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AJ05 YLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ05 YLO, 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 AJ05 YLO registered?

AJ05 YLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is AJ05 YLO safe to buy?

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