MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components
underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components
underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components
underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components
engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded close to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded close to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded close to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded close to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
underside covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underside components
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
O/S/FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALLS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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YT55 VLC 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 YT55 VLC, 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 YT55 VLC registered?
YT55 VLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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