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AP04 VKX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,300 mi
Last recorded143,300 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 143,300 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides at lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Rear both brakepipes are corroded at numerous points

Rear both chassis legs have rust corrosion

underguards fitted from front to rear covering underbody and inner and outer sills

Fail 9 Feb 2017 143,256 miles

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

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

Rear both brakepipes are corroded at numerous points

Rear both chassis legs have rust corrosion

Rear coil spring corroded both sides at lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

underguards fitted from front to rear covering underbody and inner and outer sills

Pass 9 Feb 2016 139,509 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both main front bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both middle bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak

rear suspension components corroded

underguards fitted from front to rear

Pass 9 Feb 2015 135,693 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakepipes at rear on both sides slightly corroded.

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 131,088 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 127,081 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 127,065 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 123,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2011 116,421 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 110,316 miles

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

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

covers fitted restricting inspection

front screen damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2009 96,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 96,466 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 70,705 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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AP04 VKX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 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 AP04 VKX, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP04 VKX registered?

AP04 VKX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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The MOT history for AP04 VKX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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