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SF05 YDC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,688 mi
Last recorded105,688 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 YDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 105,688 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 94,188 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 94,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 85,302 miles

Exhaust corroding

Head lamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2018 85,302 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroding

Head lamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 76,976 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides-close to limit (3.7.B.3)

front numberplate damaged

front tyre treads low on edges

front wipers slight smearing

headlight patterns poor

Fail 2 Aug 2017 76,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides-close to limit (3.7.B.3)

front numberplate damaged

front tyre treads low on edges

front wipers slight smearing

headlight patterns poor

Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,728 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2015 60,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 48,021 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 43,278 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 39,251 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,985 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 29,708 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 25,438 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,842 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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SF05 YDC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SF05 YDC, 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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SF05 YDC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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