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KY55 YWD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,404 mi
Last recorded126,404 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 YWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 126,404 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 118,144 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 109,813 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 99,905 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 91,087 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 83,021 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,398 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 75,398 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,021 miles

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper baldes smearing screen.

offside front door mirror indicator lens slight damage.

rear brake pad linning approx 85% worn low.

warning light on dash.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 67,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear 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)

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper baldes smearing screen.

offside front door mirror indicator lens slight damage.

rear brake pad linning approx 85% worn low.

warning light on dash.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 61,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre has a few cuts

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

Offside front side mirror cover missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has a cut

offside rear tyre has a few cuts and has a nail

Fail 6 Jan 2014 61,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre has a few cuts

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

Offside front side mirror cover missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has a cut

offside rear tyre has a few cuts and has a nail

Pass 2 Jan 2013 54,767 miles

engine management lamp on

offside rear tyre has several cuts on outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 48,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all four tyres have chunks out of outer sidewalls not showing cords

front discs worn

offside front tyre worn outer edges

Pass 28 Dec 2011 48,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

all four tyres have chunks out of outer sidewalls not showing cords

front discs worn

offside front tyre worn outer edges

Pass 29 Dec 2010 42,650 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 42,650 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 36,901 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,718 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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KY55 YWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KY55 YWD, 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 KY55 YWD registered?

KY55 YWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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