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GK54 YVM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

190,497 mi
Last recorded190,497 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 YVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 190,497 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 190,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 189,969 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 189,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 187,658 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

head lamp lens slight fading

Fail 15 Jan 2020 187,658 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

head lamp lens slight fading

Pass 18 Dec 2018 184,973 miles

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jul 2018 184,967 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 184,836 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 184,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 173,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 173,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 165,278 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Unable to fully inspect brake system due to under panels fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 165,260 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost(as marked) (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Unable to fully inspect brake system due to under panels fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 151,814 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake only just meets the 16% requirements

Pass 16 Aug 2013 138,479 miles

Brake pipes at rear subframe/area have localised corrosion; unable to view all brake pipes.

Front tyres inner edges worn

V. slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2012 121,049 miles

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

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

n/s park brake low effort

Pass 24 Aug 2011 103,102 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 103,102 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 91,285 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 91,285 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 74,727 miles

Unable to inspect some of underside due to panelling

Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,202 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 45,202 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,981 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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GK54 YVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GK54 YVM, 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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GK54 YVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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