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KX05 YYA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,404 mi
Last recorded171,404 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 171,404 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 171,237 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jun 2019 171,014 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injetor chuff (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both inside walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 160,549 miles

Hand brake performance low. just passed the test.

Fail 16 Feb 2018 160,513 miles

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

Hand brake performance low. just passed the test.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 157,573 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 146,383 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 146,360 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 132,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has atiny split on dide wall(not showing cords)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 124,477 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 122,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Small cut in OSF tyre wall

Pass 16 Feb 2012 100,800 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,340 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Nov 2009 72,239 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 72,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

advise strong front brake discs badly worn

Pass 26 Jul 2008 55,190 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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KX05 YYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KX05 YYA, 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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KX05 YYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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