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DX05 YZD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,913 mi
Last recorded132,913 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 YZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 132,913 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 May 2021 132,794 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2020 126,977 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 122,473 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 122,473 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 113,818 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 105,485 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 20 Apr 2017 105,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,184 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 96,829 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 95,726 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 93,859 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,419 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 81,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 71,066 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,453 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 59,453 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,170 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 43,578 miles

HANDBRAKE TAVEL LONG

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN 1.6MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN 2MM

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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DX05 YZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DX05 YZD, 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 DX05 YZD registered?

DX05 YZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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