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YC05 LEF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,850 mi
Last recorded113,850 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 113,850 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 109,986 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 105,897 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Nov 2018 105,897 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 102,071 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 102,071 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 95,920 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 95,920 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,119 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,843 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 27 Aug 2014 56,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 72,432 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,397 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,437 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 59,437 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,117 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,679 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,228 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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YC05 LEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC05 LEF, 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 YC05 LEF registered?

YC05 LEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is YC05 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 LEF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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