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GY55 XOT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,434 mi
Last recorded151,434 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 XOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 151,434 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Feb 2022 151,434 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 146,585 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2021 146,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 132,895 miles

both headlight image on limit

Pass 4 Feb 2019 121,810 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 121,810 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 115,377 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 3 Feb 2018 115,371 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 10 Feb 2017 108,351 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 99,183 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 93,760 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 93,760 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 88,881 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 88,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 85,814 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 85,789 miles

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 30 Jan 2012 81,533 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2011 78,916 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 74,574 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 69,070 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 69,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GY55 XOT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GY55 XOT, 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 GY55 XOT registered?

GY55 XOT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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