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LY54 GXT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,910 mi
Last recorded120,910 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 GXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 120,910 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 111,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 101,750 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 101,748 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,747 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 91,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 83,757 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 83,757 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

w/screen has multi chips

Pass 6 Feb 2009 75,610 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 65,959 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,959 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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LY54 GXT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY54 GXT, 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 LY54 GXT registered?

LY54 GXT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 February 2005.

Is LY54 GXT safe to buy?

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