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YX54 LWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,644 mi
Last recorded121,644 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 LWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 121,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 111,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 111,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 101,104 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 95,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 95,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,120 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 88,058 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 79,878 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 69,340 miles

Nearside Front EXHAUST MOUNTING CRACKED OFF EXHAUST

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

OIL LEAK

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

Fail 26 May 2016 69,340 miles

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

Nearside Front EXHAUST MOUNTING CRACKED OFF EXHAUST

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 13 May 2015 62,169 miles

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 15 May 2014 54,403 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 54,403 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 54,263 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 46,483 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 34,406 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 32,573 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 32,573 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,975 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 20,582 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 17,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2008 14,207 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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YX54 LWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YX54 LWZ, 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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YX54 LWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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