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YA54 VTC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,122 mi
Last recorded92,122 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 VTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 92,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 25 Oct 2022 87,947 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 20 Oct 2021 83,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 18 Oct 2021 83,233 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 12 Oct 2020 79,135 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 75,841 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 75,841 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 73,296 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 73,296 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 70,849 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,973 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,909 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 62,155 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 58,059 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 58,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,025 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp got little cracks

Pass 4 Jan 2012 46,399 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 42,974 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,298 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyres

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,357 miles

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

cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2008 26,378 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 26,377 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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YA54 VTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YA54 VTC, 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 YA54 VTC registered?

YA54 VTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is YA54 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA54 VTC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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