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YD05 KCW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,997 mi
Last recorded119,997 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 KCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 119,997 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 115,125 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 108,187 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 104,531 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 100,924 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 98,930 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 94,176 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 92,570 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 92,570 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 88,619 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 82,640 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 82,638 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,645 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F brake disc slightly corroded

O/S/F brake disc slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 76,262 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/S/F brake disc slightly corroded

O/S/F brake disc slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 73,888 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 73,877 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,569 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f camber rubber bush split

Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,897 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,816 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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YD05 KCW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc 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 YD05 KCW, 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 YD05 KCW registered?

YD05 KCW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is YD05 KCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD05 KCW shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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