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CX04 YEF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

100,920 mi
Last recorded100,920 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 YEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 100,920 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 100,920 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 98,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 98,545 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror indicator also lens cracked (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 95,255 miles

Headlamp levelling device corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2022 95,255 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,320 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 89,878 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 89,869 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,688 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,342 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 79,342 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,185 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 75,134 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,562 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,495 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 66,494 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,803 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 60,802 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,331 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,572 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 50,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,171 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,397 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 29,251 miles

o/s/f seat will not fold forward

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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CX04 YEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CX04 YEF, 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 CX04 YEF registered?

CX04 YEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is CX04 YEF safe to buy?

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