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ML05 YVZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,263 mi
Last recorded38,263 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 YVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 38,263 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,419 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 31,419 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,883 miles

centre brake light, not all LEDs working and glass starting to lift away on os of lamp

Fail 31 Mar 2008 25,883 miles

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

centre brake light, not all LEDs working and glass starting to lift away on os of lamp

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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ML05 YVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML05 YVZ, 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 ML05 YVZ registered?

ML05 YVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is ML05 YVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 YVZ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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