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GF05 FYB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,764 mi
Last recorded173,764 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 FYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2018 173,764 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 164,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 156,586 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished from inside

Pass 15 May 2015 152,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 May 2015 152,403 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 146,861 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 146,861 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 117,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 101,373 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 86,543 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 4 Apr 2009 65,505 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,410 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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GF05 FYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF05 FYB, 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 GF05 FYB registered?

GF05 FYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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