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YY55 EJV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,675 mi
Last recorded50,675 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 EJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 50,675 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 50,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 49,161 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 47,391 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 45,346 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2015 43,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre has gouge out of side wall but no cords showing

all tyres cracking but no cords showing

Pass 26 Sep 2014 41,714 miles

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

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

tyres cracking/slight damage to both n/s tyre sidewalls

Fail 26 Sep 2014 41,714 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

tyres cracking/slight damage to both n/s tyre sidewalls

Pass 9 Oct 2013 39,049 miles

Chunk out of n/s/f tyre outer sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,545 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 23,692 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 19,523 miles

wipers poor

Fail 24 Sep 2009 19,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers poor

Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,467 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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YY55 EJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY55 EJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY55 EJV registered?

YY55 EJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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