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AY54 GSU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,711 mi
Last recorded90,711 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 GSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 90,711 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 90,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 89,817 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 89,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 89,352 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,572 miles

slight cut nearside rear tyre

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 88,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

slight cut nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2016 85,954 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 76,964 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 76,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,785 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight cut offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2014 66,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight cut offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,043 miles

exhaust corroding in places

n/s/f road wheel slightly distorted

Fail 12 Aug 2013 57,043 miles

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

exhaust corroding in places

n/s/f road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,107 miles

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

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

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

hand brake pedel rubber missing

Pass 19 Feb 2011 34,758 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 28,534 miles

front tyres starting to crack between treads

Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,535 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,806 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,825 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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AY54 GSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AY54 GSU, 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 AY54 GSU registered?

AY54 GSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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