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ET05 YLD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,986 mi
Last recorded113,986 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 YLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 113,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 113,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Nearside 235/45/17 Offside 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 111,220 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 110,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Number of suspension components corroded

Under trays fitted unable to inspect certain components

Fail 14 Jan 2020 110,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Number of suspension components corroded

Under trays fitted unable to inspect certain components

Pass 14 Dec 2018 106,216 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 106,153 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 103,528 miles

exhaust back box poor / rusty / slight blow

rear discs poor / worn

wipers poor

Pass 28 Nov 2016 100,195 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 98,547 miles

front number plate poor

play in all suspension

wipers poor

Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,396 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 88,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,559 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 82,559 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,190 miles

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

Rear exhaust box forward mounting bracket almosted rusted through

Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,442 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 67,165 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,961 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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ET05 YLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ET05 YLD, 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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ET05 YLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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