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EJ04 YBL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,576 mi
Last recorded154,576 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 YBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 154,576 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 154,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 140,225 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

near side rear hand brake reading is a bit low

Fail 25 May 2018 140,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

near side rear hand brake reading is a bit low

Pass 16 May 2017 130,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

engine management light on

handbrake 17%

Pass 24 May 2016 122,365 miles

Front tyres wear o n edge

Offside mirror condition

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres scuffed

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

engine management light on

screen damage

Pass 22 May 2015 114,779 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroding

nsf + nsr tyres outer sidewalls damaged

nsf tyre 3mm

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 24 May 2014 109,026 miles

E.M LIGHT WAS ON AT START OF TEST

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS 2 CUTS ON OUTER WALL - NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2014 109,026 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

E.M LIGHT WAS ON AT START OF TEST

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS 2 CUTS ON OUTER WALL - NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

OFFSIDE REAR PARKING LOW EFFORT

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 101,943 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 95,769 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 88,508 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 78,955 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 70,425 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 57,310 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 42,583 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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EJ04 YBL 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 EJ04 YBL, 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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EJ04 YBL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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