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Y26 JEF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,648 mi
Last recorded56,648 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 JEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 56,648 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 56,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 56,298 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 56,298 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 55,908 miles

Offside Front mirror glass discoloured

Pass 13 Nov 2020 55,200 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 55,193 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 53,520 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,909 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 51,909 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,202 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,340 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,579 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,375 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 31,558 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 24,295 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 17,202 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 9,953 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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Y26 JEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y26 JEF, 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 Y26 JEF registered?

Y26 JEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is Y26 JEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y26 JEF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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