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VU05 BYC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,378 mi
Last recorded104,378 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 BYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 104,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 104,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 99,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 93,072 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 85,855 miles

Offside front inner wheel arch damaged

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,213 miles

Offside inner wheel arch cracked

Slight body damage offside outer sill panel

Fail 11 Jan 2021 79,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamps cloudy

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside inner wheel arch cracked

Slight body damage offside outer sill panel

Pass 9 Jan 2020 72,565 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 62,673 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 57,300 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 57,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both wiper blades split at ends

Centre exhaust hanger corroded and detached from exhaust

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,116 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 45,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,465 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,923 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 22,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight oil leak fom autotransmission

Pass 8 Jul 2010 18,729 miles

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

Offside Front 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 4 Jul 2009 14,259 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 14,224 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,563 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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VU05 BYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VU05 BYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 BYC registered?

VU05 BYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is VU05 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 BYC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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