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YJ55 HXY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,496 mi
Last recorded90,496 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 HXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 90,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre box support bracket broken

offside & nearside exhaust gearbox mounting brackets broken

Fail 10 May 2017 90,293 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre box support bracket broken

offside & nearside exhaust gearbox mounting brackets broken

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,104 miles

Exhaust mountings at gearbox and rear axle corroded and broken from pipe

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

Parking brake efficiency only just passed

Fail 6 Apr 2016 82,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mountings at gearbox and rear axle corroded and broken from pipe

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Parking brake efficiency only just passed

Pass 3 May 2014 65,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front brake discs and pads wear.

Fail 3 May 2014 65,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front brake discs and pads wear.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,066 miles

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

Oil leak

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

off side front tyre tracked on outter running edge

Fail 11 Apr 2013 58,065 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

off side front tyre tracked on outter running edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,767 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,993 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,939 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,906 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,993 miles

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

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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YJ55 HXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YJ55 HXY, 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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YJ55 HXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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