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MH55 YJM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

206,566 mi
Last recorded206,566 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 YJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 206,566 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 193,927 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 193,925 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 181,935 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 104,003 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 157,961 miles

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

N/S/Front tyre won slightly on inner and outer edge

Fail 17 Dec 2014 157,961 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

N/S/Front tyre won slightly on inner and outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2013 141,750 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 129,825 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 111,107 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm 255/35/zr18

offside rear tyre right on 1.6mm limit 255/35/zr18

Fail 10 Nov 2011 111,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm 255/35/zr18

offside rear tyre right on 1.6mm limit 255/35/zr18

Pass 2 Nov 2010 83,133 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 83,019 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 68,294 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 68,294 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 50,617 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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MH55 YJM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 MH55 YJM, 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 MH55 YJM registered?

MH55 YJM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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