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SN55 GYS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,780 mi
Last recorded106,780 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 GYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 106,780 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

dash bulb warnings on

front exhaust mount detached

n/s/f bottom balljoint worn/play

oil leak gearbox area

rear brake pipes corroded/poor

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 22 Feb 2020 106,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly not operating,dash message indicates system failure (7.12 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

dash bulb warnings on

front exhaust mount detached

headlamps discoloured,n/s pattern marginal

n/s/f bottom balljoint worn/play

oil leak gearbox area

rear brake pipes corroded/poor

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 20 Feb 2019 97,013 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust mount rotted thru

headlamps discoloured/poor patterns

multiple bulb failure warnings,n/s reverse inop,2 matching rear sidelights at time of test,front indicators faded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded/poor at rear flexis

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 20 Feb 2019 97,103 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt splits (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust mount rotted thru

headlamps discoloured/poor patterns

multiple bulb failure warnings,n/s reverse inop,2 matching rear sidelights at time of test,front indicators faded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded/poor at rear flexis

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 1 Feb 2018 86,908 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 83,848 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 83,848 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 79,163 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,971 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,716 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 67,716 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 63,273 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 57,166 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,323 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 49,323 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)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 39,844 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges almost to excess

Pass 8 Nov 2008 30,619 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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SN55 GYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SN55 GYS, 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 SN55 GYS registered?

SN55 GYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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