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YY54 XNF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,694 mi
Last recorded96,694 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 XNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 96,694 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 96,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 91,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 86,627 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 86,627 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 84,545 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damaged outer wall

Rear Inner upper stop lamp inop

Fail 5 Feb 2020 84,512 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced door mirror lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits change now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre damaged outer wall

Rear Inner upper stop lamp inop

Pass 8 Sep 2017 70,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tyre wall small cut and outer tyre wall cut/perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,090 miles

front brake pads worn to limit, need changing now

slight play offside front wheel bearing

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Fail 19 Jul 2016 64,078 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)

front brake pads worn to limit, need changing now

slight play offside front wheel bearing

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 26 Jun 2015 57,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 29 May 2014 51,991 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,673 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 45,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,100 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,906 miles

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

unable to check front to rear brake pipes car fitted with under trays

Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,357 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 21,965 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 16,252 miles

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

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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YY54 XNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YY54 XNF, 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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YY54 XNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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