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YD05 VCU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,610 mi
Last recorded92,610 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 VCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 92,610 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 May 2021 92,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 91,062 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 89,792 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2018 86,152 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2018 86,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,952 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 81,952 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,948 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 71,074 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 71,074 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket snapped/corroded but exhaust is secure

Fail 22 Apr 2014 58,679 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket snapped/corroded but exhaust is secure

Pass 14 May 2013 50,614 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,493 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,446 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 32,446 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre on 2 mm,osr tyre unrepairable puncture

Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,084 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 17,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,105 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,230 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 VCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YD05 VCU, 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 YD05 VCU registered?

YD05 VCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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