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YG55 POS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,861 mi
Last recorded153,861 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 POS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 153,861 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 150,740 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

low effort to o/s/r handbrake

oil leak

slight perishing to both front brake hoses

Fail 26 Jun 2019 150,723 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

corrosion to rear brake discs

low effort to o/s/r handbrake

oil leak

slight perishing to both front brake hoses

Pass 16 May 2018 143,190 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 139,637 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 139,637 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2017 139,632 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 137,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

High level brake light has been covered up

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 137,761 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

High level brake light has been covered up

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

Fail 25 May 2016 137,744 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 134,344 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 134,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 124,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front jacking pad missing sill damaged previously

plastic sill covers fitted

polly v belt cracked and contaminated wiyh oil

Fail 4 Feb 2014 124,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/front jacking pad missing sill damaged previously

plastic sill covers fitted

polly v belt cracked and contaminated wiyh oil

Pass 15 Feb 2013 119,500 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 118,200 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 13 Dec 2010 115,217 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 115,217 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 98,547 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre has outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,968 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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YG55 POS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG55 POS, 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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YG55 POS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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