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YD55 XYF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,702 mi
Last recorded105,702 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 XYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2020 105,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre flange broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2019 105,024 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front and rear exhaust mountings broken

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 105,006 miles

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

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front and rear exhaust mountings broken

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 101,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 101,258 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broken on offside front (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,640 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,074 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 95,074 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 94,628 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,566 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,900 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated Indicating A Fault.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 79,520 miles

Front wheel tracking check advised

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,043 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,175 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,475 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,993 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,815 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 XYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YD55 XYF, 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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YD55 XYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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