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N30 YLA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,614 mi
Last recorded165,614 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 YLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 165,614 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 157,529 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 140,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 140,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 123,123 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 103,361 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 103,003 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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 77,895 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 55,441 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,504 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Aug 2009 37,504 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2008 30,474 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outeredge

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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N30 YLA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N30 YLA, 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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N30 YLA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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