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BU54 YLR

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,575 mi
Last recorded119,575 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 YLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 119,575 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 112,203 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 112,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 101,525 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 101,525 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 92,366 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 28 Mar 2014 92,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 2 Nov 2012 77,414 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 77,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 67,226 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 67,226 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,883 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 54,983 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 42,401 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,096 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,233 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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BU54 YLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU54 YLR, 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 BU54 YLR registered?

BU54 YLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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