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LR55 YTM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,698 mi
Last recorded66,698 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 YTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2020 66,698 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Touching the washer pipes. (5.2.3 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,959 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 62,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 60,283 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 60,257 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 51,474 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,190 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 50,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

long tyravel parking brake.

nearside front wiper blade show signs deterioration.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,289 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 48,283 miles

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

long travel parking brake

Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,727 miles

Front brake pads slightly worn.

Pass 7 May 2010 40,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 33,816 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 33,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LR55 YTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LR55 YTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR55 YTM registered?

LR55 YTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is LR55 YTM safe to buy?

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