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KY54 EYL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,050 mi
Last recorded137,050 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 EYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 137,050 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 131,173 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 131,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 122,787 miles

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

front wipers poor

Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,664 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link has a slightly deteriated boot

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2014 115,664 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link has a slightly deteriated boot

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 103,291 miles

nearside rear quarter panel damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2013 103,290 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2012 92,242 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,688 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 81,688 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,072 miles

front brake discs corodid

Fail 8 Sep 2010 70,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corodid

Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,452 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 60,452 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,623 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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KY54 EYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 KY54 EYL, 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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KY54 EYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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