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KU05 YTY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,558 mi
Last recorded149,558 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 YTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 149,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 136,476 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 119,047 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 111,635 miles

all 4 tyrea cracking and perishing inner sidewell

Fail 29 Oct 2016 111,631 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyrea cracking and perishing inner sidewell

Pass 5 Nov 2015 103,863 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 103,863 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 90,282 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both nfront tyres showing uneaven wear

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 87,762 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,565 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,839 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 62,980 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 62,980 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 60,479 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 52,710 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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KU05 YTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KU05 YTY, 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 KU05 YTY registered?

KU05 YTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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