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KP04 YWF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,668 mi
Last recorded157,668 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 YWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 157,668 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on glow plug light on

Fail 14 Nov 2014 154,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 11 Nov 2013 142,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 125,964 miles

offside front tyre has worn section on inner side wall

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

both rear tyres on 3mm

offside front headlamp pattern poor but still within tollerance

Pass 2 Sep 2011 175,264 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/front tyre low tread on outer edge

slight damage to front no. plate

slight damage to n/s/rear lower arm

slight play in o/s/rear hub bush

Fail 1 Sep 2011 175,264 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/front tyre low tread on outer edge

slight damage to front no. plate

slight damage to n/s/rear lower arm

slight play in o/s/rear hub bush

Pass 22 Jul 2010 158,008 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 158,006 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 124,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 124,245 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fan belt squeaking. wroug size tyres fitted on frout axle.crack in frout number plate. both frout castor bushes worn/cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2008 92,422 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 91,771 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

brake warning light on recomend brake check

signs of leakage on fuel tank

Pass 8 Aug 2007 60,569 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 60,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KP04 YWF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KP04 YWF, 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 KP04 YWF registered?

KP04 YWF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 May 2004.

Is KP04 YWF safe to buy?

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