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HY54 RGU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,781 mi
Last recorded113,781 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 113,781 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

suspension components corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2021 113,779 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

suspension components corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2020 110,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 106,103 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 102,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack in tread

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Offside Front tyre starting to crack in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Fail 18 Jul 2018 102,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens frosted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens frosted (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack in tread

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Offside Front tyre starting to crack in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 26 Jul 2017 98,030 miles

Both headlamps are pitting on chrome reflector, reducing light output and slightly affecting beam pattern

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 91,463 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,028 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,690 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 75,105 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,820 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,362 miles

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

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

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

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

imbalance on rear service brakes

Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,742 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 66,711 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,516 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 57,516 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,692 miles

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

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 RGU 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 77.8%.

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 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 HY54 RGU, 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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HY54 RGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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