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SF05 YLY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,208 mi
Last recorded146,208 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 YLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 146,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2020 146,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 134,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front/offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 129,282 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 128,216 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 128,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 127,750 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 118,573 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 111,552 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 111,522 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 105,170 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 94,109 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 85,323 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 76,269 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,269 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 74,258 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 67,521 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 YLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YLY, 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 YLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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