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KV54 FMD

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

158,198 mi
Last recorded158,198 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 FMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 158,198 miles

Offside Front bottom ball joint has some play

Offside Front mirror is discoloured

centre exhaust box is slightly holed

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 5 Oct 2021 144,871 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 143,826 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 142,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

brake warning light indicating a fault

Fail 6 Nov 2019 142,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake warning light indicating a fault

Pass 30 Nov 2018 140,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 40,494 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 117,337 miles

all road wheels corroded at inner

unable to assess rear coil springs lower coils due to visibility limits

Pass 18 Oct 2016 100,773 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 100,773 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt crop link top cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint cover (front arm (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge (not yet to cords) 205/55/16 v

Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,351 miles

Centre both exhaust centre mountings snapped but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 11 Jan 2016 99,351 miles

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

Centre both exhaust centre mountings snapped but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 17 Dec 2015 99,064 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 94,212 miles

exhaust has a broken mounting not affecting its secureity..

Pass 8 Oct 2013 87,641 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 87,641 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,852 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)

sills and underbody covered

Fail 17 Sep 2011 66,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 66,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,654 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 51,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,463 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 36,422 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,027 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,606 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 FMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 FMD, 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 FMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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