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BJ55 YUW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,092 mi
Last recorded166,092 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 166,092 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges but not expolsing inner cords

Pass 4 Dec 2014 158,711 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 158,706 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 Nov 2013 150,256 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 141,056 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 141,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 132,888 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 132,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 98,214 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 59,927 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,671 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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BJ55 YUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ55 YUW, 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 BJ55 YUW registered?

BJ55 YUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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