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AY54 KTE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,263 mi
Last recorded139,263 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 KTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 139,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 130,194 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 130,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 119,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F Jacking block missing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 119,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S/F Jacking block missing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 114,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 114,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 107,962 miles

All rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres are starting to crack in tread

Slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 107,962 miles

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

All rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres are starting to crack in tread

Slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 100,524 miles

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

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

O/S/F Jacking point rubber missing

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 94,187 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 94,187 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 92,991 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 83,839 miles

3rd brake light cracked

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2008 68,556 miles

3rd stop lamp slight damage/ some leds out

n/s/r tyre has tyre repair presant

parking brake travel slightly long adjustment

Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,204 miles

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

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)

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 KTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KTE, 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 KTE registered?

AY54 KTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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