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HG54 ZYJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,431 mi
Last recorded122,431 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 ZYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 122,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 114,646 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 106,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 4 Apr 2016 106,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,785 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,492 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 69,882 miles

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

srs light is on

Fail 6 Feb 2013 69,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

srs light is on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 63,301 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 56,386 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,386 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 48,167 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 48,167 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,725 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 41,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,132 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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HG54 ZYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HG54 ZYJ, 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 HG54 ZYJ registered?

HG54 ZYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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