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KV54 WGE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,428 mi
Last recorded175,428 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 WGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 175,428 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 173,916 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 172,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 167,510 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 167,487 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 167,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (3.5.1g)

Central Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

N/S/F & O/S/F, Tyres slightly perished

Under-trays, obscuring some components

Pass 9 Nov 2015 164,752 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 157,992 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 157,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 150,423 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 142,321 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 142,321 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 127,987 miles

N/S mirror indicator lens broken

Fail 15 Sep 2011 127,484 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S mirror indicator lens broken

Pass 2 Oct 2010 111,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 111,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 95,010 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 95,010 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 70,723 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 70,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,157 miles

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

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

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 WGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGE, 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 KV54 WGE registered?

KV54 WGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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