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YL05 YFB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,771 mi
Last recorded110,771 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 YFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 110,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 100,479 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 100,478 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 99,404 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jan 2013 92,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil residue around gearbox area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 84,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2012 84,362 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 74,648 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

poor starting (battery going flat)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 74,648 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

nearside front brake noisey when rotated or when brake applied

poor starting (battery going flat)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,094 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 60,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,036 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2008 38,251 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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YL05 YFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 YL05 YFB, 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 YL05 YFB registered?

YL05 YFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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