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YY55 AAK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,535 mi
Last recorded154,535 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 AAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 154,535 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front tyres agecracked

n/s/f backplate missing

o/s headlamp slightly insecure

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 May 2021 154,383 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front tyres agecracked

n/s/f backplate missing

o/s headlamp slightly insecure

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2020 148,904 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 148,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s/f inner tie rod ball joint play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint ( cast arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (alloy arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 146,107 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 21 May 2018 140,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 140,587 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 133,748 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 133,748 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 122,615 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 117,555 miles

Bonnet catches stiff in operation

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 117,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet catches stiff in operation

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 114,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 113,413 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 113,413 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 111,213 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 107,752 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 101,718 miles

small slice to n/s rear inner tyre wall/

Fail 6 Jan 2010 101,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small slice to n/s rear inner tyre wall/

Pass 8 Jan 2009 89,568 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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YY55 AAK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YY55 AAK, 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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YY55 AAK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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