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YU05 VDL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,649 mi
Last recorded66,649 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 VDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,174 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 63,174 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 62,044 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 61,205 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 56,140 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,136 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,260 miles

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

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

Slight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,096 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 33,134 miles

Slight damage to outer walls of o/side and n/side front tyres.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 26,362 miles

Out side of n/side front tyre tread wareing low.

slight ware on front brake discs.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,643 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 7,898 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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YU05 VDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YU05 VDL, 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 YU05 VDL registered?

YU05 VDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is YU05 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 VDL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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