MOT Status
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109,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All underbody covers fitted
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust mounting defective forward rear mount post broken free (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s lenses defect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested n/s and o/s lense defect (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s and o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective forward rear mount post broken free (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT OF TWO (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
N/S HANDBRAKE,VERY POOR EFFORT.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested INOP. (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
N/S HANDBRAKE,VERY POOR EFFORT.
FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER ARM BALL JOINT BADLY WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment VERY BADLY WORN. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN.
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside REGISTRATION PLATE LIGHT DIM
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR OF TWO (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer sill covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer sill covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nsf and nsr tyres worn close to legal limit
outer sill covers fitted
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer sill covers fitted
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
n/s/r tyre wearing low
o/s/f tyre worn on edges / slight buldge in outer side wall / starting to crack around tread area
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YF05 VGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YF05 VGL, 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 VGL registered?
YF05 VGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 June 2005.
Is YF05 VGL safe to buy?
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