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KV54 DFA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,897 mi
Last recorded135,897 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 DFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 135,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2017 135,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box holed and blowing (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 135,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Additional braking device contacts insecure brake sensor insecure (3.6.I.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under tray fitted obscuring some components under side

Pass 16 Jan 2016 122,891 miles

Oil leak

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Jan 2016 122,533 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Feb 2015 113,160 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Feb 2015 113,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 17 Mar 2014 109,446 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 105,658 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 102,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 96,066 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 86,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 86,007 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 73,165 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,915 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 61,910 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 48,709 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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KV54 DFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KV54 DFA, 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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KV54 DFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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