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YJ05 LVV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,165 mi
Last recorded102,165 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 LVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 102,165 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 99,095 miles

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

Rear brake pads low.

Fail 27 Feb 2017 99,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake pads low.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,052 miles

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jun 2015 93,897 miles

grease on rear brake pipes

Fail 30 Jun 2015 93,897 miles

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

grease on rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Mar 2014 87,901 miles

grease on rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2012 79,483 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,605 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 68,029 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 49,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,167 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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YJ05 LVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ05 LVV, 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 YJ05 LVV registered?

YJ05 LVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is YJ05 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ05 LVV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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