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YF05 XEP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

257,879 mi
Last recorded257,879 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 XEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 257,879 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 257,691 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 242,277 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 242,271 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 136,915 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 122,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 122,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 104,577 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,805 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 97,203 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 97,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,428 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 89,340 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

n/s + o/s rear brake discs inner surface deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2010 81,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 81,666 miles

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

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2009 77,347 miles

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

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

slight damage nsf side wall

Pass 10 Jul 2009 77,322 miles

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

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

nsr tyre side wall damage

Pass 7 Aug 2008 66,023 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 66,023 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 XEP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP registered?

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

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