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DK05 YLU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,446 mi
Last recorded153,446 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 153,446 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 153,432 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 150,192 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 146,077 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 146,077 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 135,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 128,053 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 127,787 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 119,806 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 112,650 miles

Central Exhaust clamp cracked

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 112,644 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Central Exhaust clamp cracked

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 103,694 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 92,820 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 92,820 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 81,807 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 81,807 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 67,962 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 62,205 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 54,835 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,835 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 47,559 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 40,857 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,129 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,277 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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DK05 YLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 DK05 YLU, 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 DK05 YLU registered?

DK05 YLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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