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YF05 LSY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,784 mi
Last recorded127,784 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 LSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 127,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 122,519 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 122,519 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 116,664 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 103,358 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 98,437 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 93,406 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 88,713 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 85,032 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 80,508 miles

nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jul 2008 67,483 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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YF05 LSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YF05 LSY, 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 YF05 LSY registered?

YF05 LSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YF05 LSY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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