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YF55 URC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,871 mi
Last recorded148,871 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 URC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 148,871 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Jan 2017 139,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 125,148 miles

OSF Tyre slightly wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 125,148 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

OSF Tyre slightly wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 119,971 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 119,971 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 119,944 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear discs corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2013 118,524 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 113,448 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 113,448 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 107,884 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 100,709 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jan 2010 99,255 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 99,255 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,338 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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YF55 URC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YF55 URC, 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 YF55 URC registered?

YF55 URC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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