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YD55 YAK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,290 mi
Last recorded167,290 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 YAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 167,290 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 160,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 160,364 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 148,156 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2016 148,155 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 136,680 miles

Cat to inter pipe clamp fractured

Child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 24 Aug 2015 136,680 miles

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

Cat to inter pipe clamp fractured

Child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 23 Aug 2014 116,848 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 116,848 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 183,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 31 Aug 2012 177,774 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 105,415 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 157,446 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 136,731 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,936 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin.

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 YAK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YAK, 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 YAK registered?

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

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