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YX55 YCB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,978 mi
Last recorded146,978 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 YCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 146,978 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 138,572 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 131,540 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 124,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear steel brake pipes coated

Fail 12 Jul 2016 124,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all 4 brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 117,457 miles

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

advise exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 112,825 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre clamp slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2013 99,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parts of brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2012 91,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no oil dipstick

Pass 17 Nov 2011 82,712 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 82,684 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,263 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 66,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,430 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,840 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

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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YX55 YCB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YX55 YCB, 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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YX55 YCB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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