MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight smoke when revved
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight smoke when revved
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Deteriorated significantly affect view (3.3 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R17 94W (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R17 94W (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall
Damage to Nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not to cords.
1) Rear disc pads 50% worn
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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YC55 GVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel 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 YC55 GVN, 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 YC55 GVN registered?
YC55 GVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.
Is YC55 GVN safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC55 GVN shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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