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YK55 XUT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,309 mi
Last recorded100,309 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 XUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 100,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 by fuel filter corroded restricted view (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlamp only just met headlamp aim criteria

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smeary

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material restricted view (1.1.11 (c))

offside front nearside front headlamp reflectors deteriated

undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 30 Aug 2018 95,969 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 95,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 91,754 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 87,781 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,034 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,201 miles

Corrosion starting at rear.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust is corroded & middle silencer is starting to leak.

Metal brake pipes are corroding.

Rear anti roll links & bushes are showing signs of wear.

Slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 76,201 miles

Corrosion starting at rear.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust is corroded & middle silencer is starting to leak.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Metal brake pipes are corroding.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear anti roll links & bushes are showing signs of wear.

Slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 174,554 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 174,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 153,633 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 133,306 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 107,567 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 82,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YK55 XUT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YK55 XUT, 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 YK55 XUT registered?

YK55 XUT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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