MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Windscreen chipped in swept area within 40mm
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Windscreen chipped in swept area within 40mm
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear exhaust box rusty
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on outer edge
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)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both rear tyres are wearing low
both rear tyres are wearing low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU05 YYR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GU05 YYR, 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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GU05 YYR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2005.
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