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GJ04 YDL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

196,384 mi
Last recorded196,384 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 YDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 196,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 193,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 192,463 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 191,076 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 189,002 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 184,616 miles

engine under trays fitted

oil leak...

Pass 11 Feb 2015 175,425 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 175,361 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust mounting brocken

Pass 9 Jan 2014 164,223 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 149,872 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 149,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 128,168 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,752 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 69,390 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 44,495 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,818 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 22,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GJ04 YDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GJ04 YDL, 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 GJ04 YDL registered?

GJ04 YDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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