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YD55 VCA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,101 mi
Last recorded68,101 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 VCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,101 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,463 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,313 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 54,718 miles

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

front brake discs worn

high stop light 30% not working

Pass 12 Oct 2009 48,335 miles

front and rear discs have slight surface rust

n/s and o/s rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,522 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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YD55 VCA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YD55 VCA, 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 YD55 VCA registered?

YD55 VCA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is YD55 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD55 VCA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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