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GY05 EYB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,073 mi
Last recorded120,073 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 EYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 120,073 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges (Advise attention

o/s/f lower rear swivel has some up/down movement (Upward pointing rear arm marked in yellow) (Advise attention

Fail 5 May 2021 120,073 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges (Advise attention

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f lower rear swivel has some up/down movement (Upward pointing rear arm marked in yellow) (Advise attention

Pass 21 May 2020 116,163 miles

o/s/f lower swivel has slight play ( rear arm upward pointing ball joint)

Fail 21 May 2020 116,163 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/f lower swivel has slight play ( rear arm upward pointing ball joint)

Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,881 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 111,676 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 110,143 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 105,550 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 105,550 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 101,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 98,175 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 92,080 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 91,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,137 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 82,137 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 71,289 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,728 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 63,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,106 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 55,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,239 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 48,516 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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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GY05 EYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 GY05 EYB, 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 GY05 EYB registered?

GY05 EYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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