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YD55 XZB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,460 mi
Last recorded170,460 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 170,460 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT DETERIORATED

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET LEGAL REQUIREMENT

Fail 11 Nov 2016 170,460 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT DETERIORATED

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET LEGAL REQUIREMENT

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 168,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 146,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 146,328 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 132,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 132,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 112,322 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 112,322 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 94,846 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 94,846 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2011 76,370 miles

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 9 Feb 2010 60,409 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,288 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 XZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XZB, 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 XZB registered?

YD55 XZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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