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YP55 HYX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

185,368 mi
Last recorded185,368 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 HYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 185,368 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 179,775 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 174,385 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 168,138 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 168,138 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 162,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 154,652 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 150,494 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 145,105 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 139,204 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 May 2015 132,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 126,651 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 121,067 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 110,527 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 88,893 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 65,669 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,363 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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YP55 HYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YP55 HYX, 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 YP55 HYX registered?

YP55 HYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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