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LY04 VMF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,419 mi
Last recorded127,419 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 VMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 127,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAK OF GASES FROM WELDING REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective CENTER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 127,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAK OF GASES FROM WELDING REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective CENTER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 121,514 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 121,512 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os and ns (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear outer pipes to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 117,292 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 117,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 113,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting at both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 103,467 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 101,753 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2018 101,753 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 98,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50 R 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 92,163 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 87,017 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 87,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 81,338 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edges.

Offside front tyre slight damage outer sidewall.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 74,616 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn outer edges.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,808 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,633 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,378 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,443 miles

both rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 3 Sep 2007 23,443 miles

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

both rear tyre cracking on side wall

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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LY04 VMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY04 VMF, 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 LY04 VMF registered?

LY04 VMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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