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KV54 DFG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

131,160 mi
Last recorded131,160 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 DFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 131,160 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2023 131,136 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached aluminium arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated aluminium arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 121,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 114,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 114,286 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 110,157 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 110,157 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 105,735 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 100,567 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

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

front brake discs worn

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 100,567 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

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

front brake discs worn

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 96,053 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Apr 2016 90,698 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 90,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars, lower on stepped edges, nail in tread + sidewalls splitting

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Apr 2015 86,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars, lower on stepped edges, nail in tread + sidewalls splitting

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Apr 2014 80,119 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low on edges and inner wall cracking.

Offside rear tyre getting low on inner tread.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 80,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre getting low on edges and inner wall cracking.

Offside rear tyre getting low on inner tread.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,652 miles

Nearsidce front tyre worn on outer tread.

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread.

Pass 1 May 2012 69,131 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer tread.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,336 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 9 Mar 2010 55,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,026 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,993 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,315 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 32,340 miles

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

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

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

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 DFG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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