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YS05 JXZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,019 mi
Last recorded188,019 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 JXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 188,019 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

play in offside front anti roll bar link

rear brake hose pipes deterioted and casing very slightly cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2016 183,363 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 183,347 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 178,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

ofside front tyre side wall damage (cut)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 178,449 miles

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

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

ofside front tyre side wall damage (cut)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 170,196 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 170,196 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 160,531 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 139,753 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 139,753 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 122,722 miles

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

high level stop lamp has inoperative elements

Fail 20 Jun 2011 122,722 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

high level stop lamp has inoperative elements

Pass 6 Jul 2010 108,480 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 108,480 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 92,946 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,710 miles

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

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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YS05 JXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YS05 JXZ, 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 YS05 JXZ registered?

YS05 JXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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