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YX05 VDN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,646 mi
Last recorded78,646 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 VDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 78,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 31 Jan 2018 78,646 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 30 Jan 2017 73,942 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 73,942 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,630 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)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,037 miles

engine/gearbox and o/s - n/s full underbody trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2013 53,754 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 53,754 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 46,316 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 37,976 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,695 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 23,480 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 23,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,419 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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YX05 VDN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX05 VDN, 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 YX05 VDN registered?

YX05 VDN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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