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SP55 YWT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,686 mi
Last recorded139,686 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 YWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 139,686 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 129,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 119,627 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 108,624 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 108,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 105,031 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 101,136 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 101,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn (lipped), and inner surfaces corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 93,757 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 93,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked not lickely to be missread

Pass 16 Sep 2010 88,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 82,952 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front drag link bushes soft.both front tyres feathering.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 77,566 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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SP55 YWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SP55 YWT, 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 SP55 YWT registered?

SP55 YWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is SP55 YWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 YWT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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