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YP55 NRE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,147 mi
Last recorded123,147 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 NRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 123,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 118,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside & offside surfaces worn low state (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 118,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel end (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside & offside surfaces worn low state (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 114,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2016 110,879 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 10,047 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 88,053 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)

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

front number plate is cracked

o/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 73,893 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 73,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,067 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 62,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,852 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,513 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 37,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 29,166 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges and has slight damage

Fail 2 Jan 2009 29,166 miles

Nearside Front 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)

offside front tyre wearing on edges and has slight damage

Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,162 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 NRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YP55 NRE, 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 NRE registered?

YP55 NRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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