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YC55 UMU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,170 mi
Last recorded113,170 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 UMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 113,170 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both outter edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both feed to flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 58,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure release mechanisium fixing broken and remains off (does not allow ratchet mech to engage) (3.1.4b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both outter edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both feed to flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 92,166 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Apr 2016 92,166 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2015 87,366 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)

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

o/s/r/ tyre worn inside

Fail 4 Apr 2015 87,366 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r/ tyre worn inside

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,139 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 78,494 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,854 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,027 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 63,728 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 54,808 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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YC55 UMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UMU, 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 UMU registered?

YC55 UMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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