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SA05 YDD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

251,481 mi
Last recorded251,481 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 YDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 251,481 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 251,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 229,948 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 214,702 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 179,300 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 165,805 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 165,803 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted marked in yellow (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 161,093 miles

Front front anti-roll bar slightly displaced to offside

Information screen showing message of ESP fault but ESS light not lit

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn very thin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low efficiency (3.7.B.6b)

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

Unable to inspect all brake pads due to viewing restrictions

top-mid led stop light inoperative

Fail 11 Apr 2017 161,091 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect upside down bulb? (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure DO NOT USE WIPERS - MAY DAMAGE WINDSCREEN (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front anti-roll bar slightly displaced to offside

Information screen showing message of ESP fault but ESS light not lit

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn very thin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low efficiency (3.7.B.6b)

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

Unable to inspect all brake pads due to viewing restrictions

both front headlamp lens cloudy

top-mid led stop light inoperative

Pass 23 Mar 2016 153,205 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 153,200 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 143,500 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 136,076 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 136,031 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2013 130,881 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Mar 2013 130,881 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Feb 2012 122,632 miles

Exhaust clamp cracked

LED in centre brake light inop

Park brake warning light staying on

Fail 23 Feb 2012 122,632 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust clamp cracked

LED in centre brake light inop

Park brake warning light staying on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 109,783 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Mar 2010 97,050 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 97,034 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 83,414 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 67,607 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on outer edges

Fail 10 Mar 2008 67,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on outer edges

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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SA05 YDD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA05 YDD, 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 SA05 YDD registered?

SA05 YDD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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