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GU54 PYV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,078 mi
Last recorded123,078 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 PYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 123,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 118,919 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 118,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 112,760 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2016 112,760 miles

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

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2015 105,013 miles

All brake hoses are starting to crack/perish

Pass 23 Sep 2014 94,845 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,891 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 83,891 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,731 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 68,500 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 68,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,510 miles

correctly spaced registration plates fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Feb 2011 58,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

correctly spaced registration plates fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,875 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,461 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GU54 PYV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GU54 PYV, 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 GU54 PYV registered?

GU54 PYV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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