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WN05 TYC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,006 mi
Last recorded117,006 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 TYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 117,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side sills, both side brake pipe & some suspension components slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

windscreen crack

Fail 18 Sep 2023 117,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side sills, both side brake pipe & some suspension components slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

windscreen crack

Pass 16 May 2022 107,836 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

windscreen has crack n/s area

Pass 2 Nov 2021 105,799 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded heavily

n/s windscreen area has cracks

Fail 26 Oct 2021 105,669 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

both rear brake pipes corroded heavily

n/s windscreen area has cracks

Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,488 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on edges

o/s/f tyre inner edge very low

Fail 10 Nov 2020 102,488 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/f tyre cracking on edges

o/s/f tyre inner edge very low

Pass 12 Nov 2019 99,684 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,010 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 90,550 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2017 90,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 May 2015 75,397 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 May 2015 75,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 66,653 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,653 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2013 58,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 58,347 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 50,049 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,169 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 25,000 miles

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

slight chuck missing out of n/s/f tyre but not showing cords or ply

Pass 13 May 2008 17,035 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 17,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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WN05 TYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN05 TYC, 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 WN05 TYC registered?

WN05 TYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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