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YX05 WCT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,090 mi
Last recorded160,090 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 WCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 160,090 miles

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT REDUCED ON OFFSIDE @97KG

Pass 12 Apr 2018 139,592 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 130,823 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 121,795 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on 25% limit (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect both rear lower coil springs

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2016 121,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on 25% limit (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect both rear lower coil springs

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 109,779 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 109,532 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Mar 2014 98,031 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 98,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,603 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,337 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,978 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Mar 2011 56,862 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2010 47,994 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers seat belt rivet missing

possible fuel leak from injection pump & pipes

Fail 11 Mar 2010 47,973 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drivers seat belt rivet missing

Possible fuel leak from injection pump and pipes

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,460 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges and the sidewalls are damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2008 30,245 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 WCT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel 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 YX05 WCT, 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 WCT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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