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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective Come adrift (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged heavy curb damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass dull (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front small chip in screen
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated does not return properly (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off bolts loose (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged heavy curb damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass dull (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front small chip in screen
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated does not return properly (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off bolts loose (0.1 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
coil springs corroded
metal brake pipes starting to corrode
o/s handbrake efficiency slightly better than n/s
o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
alloy wheels heavily corrodd
coil springs corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
alloy wheels heavily corrodd
coil springs corroded
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front tyres worn / wearing on outer edges,wheel alignment?
nearside front tyre no tread outer edge
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
both front tyres worn / wearing on outer edges,wheel alignment?
nearside front tyre no tread outer edge
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
undertrays fitted
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
hand brake lever sticking and pedal rubber missing
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and digs in outer wall
strongly advise offside front tyre badly worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
hand brake lever sticking and pedal rubber missing
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and digs in outer wall
strongly advise offside front tyre badly worn on outer edge
offside front tyre bald on outer edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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YX05 WCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 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 WCN, 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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YX05 WCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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