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FY55 YLB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

179,593 mi
Last recorded179,593 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 179,593 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 179,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 174,824 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 174,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 165,999 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 165,960 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 154,884 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 142,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 133,881 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 133,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 123,002 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 123,002 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both number lamps not working fitted two new bulbs (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,744 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 93,802 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2014 89,938 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 74,760 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 67,289 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 67,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 55,644 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

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)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 55,644 miles

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

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

Front brake discs lipped

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 44,476 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,376 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,431 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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FY55 YLB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FY55 YLB, 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 FY55 YLB registered?

FY55 YLB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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