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YD05 MKR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,307 mi
Last recorded152,307 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 MKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 152,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 146,487 miles

3 led's not working on central stop lamp

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2018 146,475 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

3 led's not working on central stop lamp

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2017 135,793 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 135,683 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 124,382 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low on edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 124,382 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported offside and nearside mounts broken (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread low on edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 113,003 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE NEARING LIMTS NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN TO LIMITS !!!!

REAR BRAKE HOSES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Pass 28 Feb 2014 101,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 101,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 100,321 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 100,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,350 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 96,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 76,911 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 57,016 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 57,016 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,918 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,373 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 MKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YD05 MKR, 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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YD05 MKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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