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YC05 LCZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,008 mi
Last recorded163,008 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 LCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 163,008 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 brake pipe & rear axle components corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 26 Jun 2023 163,008 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 brake pipe & rear axle components corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 27 Jun 2022 149,042 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

offside rear lamp slight damage

slight play in steering joints

Fail 27 Jun 2022 149,042 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

offside rear lamp slight damage

slight play in steering joints

Pass 23 Jun 2021 133,063 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

parking brake need adjustment

Pass 27 Jun 2020 114,084 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2020 114,084 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2019 99,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

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

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2019 99,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2018 87,603 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,117 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 72,657 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 66,952 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 60,876 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 55,081 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 48,368 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 41,891 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 31,512 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 27,382 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,952 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)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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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YC05 LCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC05 LCZ, 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 YC05 LCZ registered?

YC05 LCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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