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YP05 MKN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

162,543 mi
Last recorded162,543 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 MKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 162,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 150,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 143,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 136,105 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlights slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 136,094 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (as marked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlights slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 127,262 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 120,388 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 114,368 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 109,517 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 109,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 106,262 miles

glow plug light illuminated

Fail 1 Jun 2015 106,262 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

glow plug light illuminated

Pass 24 May 2014 100,092 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 May 2013 91,328 miles

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

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

osf tyre slight wear on outer ege

Pass 7 Jun 2012 83,674 miles

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

front discs worn

Fail 7 Jun 2012 83,674 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

front discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2011 76,505 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 76,025 miles

Plastic undertray preventing a full mot inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 70,705 miles

Near side headlamp slightly high

Plastic protective panel covering about 80% of the underside of the vehcile preventing a full mot inspection

Pass 6 May 2009 58,572 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 44,871 miles

Right front tyre wearing outer shoulder, recommend tracking check

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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YP05 MKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YP05 MKN, 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 YP05 MKN registered?

YP05 MKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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