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DF53 VGY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

260,243 mi
Last recorded260,243 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 260,243 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 30 Oct 2019 154,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 149,029 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 131,982 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

full undertrays fitted and engine covers

Pass 9 Dec 2015 108,484 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance centre innop (1.2.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf and osr close (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,176 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light missing

Pass 6 Dec 2013 75,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 75,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 75,316 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 66,978 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 66,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,214 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 161,455 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 133,433 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 101,404 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

tax disc insecure on windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2008 101,404 miles

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

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

tax disc insecure on windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2007 69,639 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 69,639 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

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

nsf tyre is 2.5mm in the middle but is scrubbed on the outer edge

nsr tyre has 2.5mm in the center

osr tyre has 3.0mm in the center

the os tyre is scubbed on the outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,305 miles

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

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

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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DF53 VGY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DF53 VGY, 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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DF53 VGY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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