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FL04 VLN

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,138 mi
Last recorded116,138 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 VLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 116,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres starting to wear on sides

Fail 14 Aug 2013 116,134 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres starting to wear on sides

Pass 4 May 2012 87,938 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 87,938 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 May 2011 75,343 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 75,343 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 31,878 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,681 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,703 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,699 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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FL04 VLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL04 VLN, 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 FL04 VLN registered?

FL04 VLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 April 2004.

Is FL04 VLN safe to buy?

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