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EY54 XEE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,291 mi
Last recorded161,291 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 XEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 161,291 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front leg top bearings creaking

led front side lights

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 10 Jan 2019 161,284 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom joint {rear arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front leg top bearings creaking

led front side lights

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 12 Jan 2018 152,543 miles

All four tyres worn close to legal limit

Play in rear anti roll bar links

Rear coil springs rusty

Squeak on front ball joint

Pass 25 Oct 2016 139,491 miles

rear springs rusty

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2015 129,900 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 120,156 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 120,150 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 108,380 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,972 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 94,972 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 83,990 miles

front discs woen very slight distototion

Fail 1 Sep 2010 69,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front brake discs very lipped (worn) pads about 60% worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,574 miles

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

both front brake discs very lipped (worn) pads about 60% worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,562 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,191 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,253 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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EY54 XEE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY54 XEE, 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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EY54 XEE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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