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HY54 OVP

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,797 mi
Last recorded184,797 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 OVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 184,797 miles

Offside Front Headlamp beam pattern weak

Fail 13 Aug 2019 184,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 181,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 181,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2017 179,275 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 179,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2016 172,133 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 161,393 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 158,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre bold on inner shoulder.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 144,281 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 143,753 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 129,492 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 119,993 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 119,992 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 107,309 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 80,025 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,991 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,408 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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HY54 OVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HY54 OVP, 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 HY54 OVP registered?

HY54 OVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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