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KM54 YFV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,603 mi
Last recorded124,603 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 YFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 124,603 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 124,603 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 121,265 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 121,264 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 107,051 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust brackets broken off on both banks (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs, inner faces slightly deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, bulbs are faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp unit broken and the lamp dosent work

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from upper area of engine, and is getting onto the exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

pad warning lamp is illuminated

Fail 18 Jul 2019 107,051 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad warning lamp is illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust brackets broken off on both banks (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs, inner faces slightly deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, bulbs are faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front fog lamp unit broken and the lamp dosent work

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from upper area of engine, and is getting onto the exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 103,724 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle exhaust mounts broken (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 103,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam image incorrect due to incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall has bulges and splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective both sides of twin bracket broken away beside gearbox due to corrosion. system supported by rear mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to affect light output/beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to affect light output/beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 100,684 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,489 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 97,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 90,178 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 82,269 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 82,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,723 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 20 Jul 2013 73,723 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,523 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 61,775 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,541 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,438 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,304 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,544 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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KM54 YFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KM54 YFV, 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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KM54 YFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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