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ML54 YSD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

136,185 mi
Last recorded136,185 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 YSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 136,185 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 134,430 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 132,233 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 130,942 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 130,942 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/s/r disc badly scored (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 129,358 miles

Front fog lamp lens broken allowing water in which could effect the electrics

Fail 9 Mar 2020 129,356 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front fog lamp lens broken allowing water in which could effect the electrics

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 126,997 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2018 124,074 miles

Front LICENSE PLATE FADED/CRACKED

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front TYRE LOW PRESSURE

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM 225/50/16W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 120,980 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 120,980 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front registration plate surround. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 117,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front headlamp lens faded but pattern ok

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front foglamp broken

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread 225/50/16w

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front discs pitted/worn

both rear discs pitted faces

windshield multiple small chips

Fail 23 Feb 2016 117,314 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement aft bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement aft bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp lens faded but pattern ok

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front foglamp broken

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread 225/50/16w

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front discs pitted/worn

both rear discs pitted faces

windshield multiple small chips

Pass 18 Feb 2015 114,664 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 114,664 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 106,495 miles

NSF tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 106,495 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSF tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 99,162 miles

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

slight travel on the parking brake

Fail 19 Feb 2013 99,162 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight travel on the parking brake

Pass 24 Feb 2012 90,168 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 90,168 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 82,553 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 82,551 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 72,318 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,367 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,986 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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ML54 YSD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ML54 YSD, 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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ML54 YSD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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