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KV04 YCG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

165,188 mi
Last recorded165,188 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 YCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 165,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 159,386 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 152,428 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 152,428 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 143,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 138,491 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 132,820 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 132,722 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 123,675 miles

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 123,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 107,876 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 107,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Mar 2014 82,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a slight cut

Fail 10 Mar 2014 82,497 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a slight cut

Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,316 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,720 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,774 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 37,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 28,251 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 21,527 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,087 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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KV04 YCG 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 77.3%.

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 KV04 YCG, 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 KV04 YCG registered?

KV04 YCG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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