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DU54 BYF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,140 mi
Last recorded97,140 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 BYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,140 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp slightly insecure

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,229 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 95,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,041 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 94,041 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 91,133 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 91,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,713 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 81,713 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 76,500 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 65,686 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 65,686 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,040 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 57,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 51,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,338 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,329 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,281 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,059 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front fog light inop

Fail 20 Sep 2010 40,055 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,268 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 30,924 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,924 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,340 miles

Nearside 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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DU54 BYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DU54 BYF, 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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DU54 BYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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