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MF54 YKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

192,577 mi
Last recorded192,577 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 YKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2020 192,577 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 187,514 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 187,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 186,069 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 184,220 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 184,220 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 181,600 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes fitted to vehicle are slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 179,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2014 179,403 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2013 175,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2013 175,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 165,362 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 7 Dec 2011 48,731 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 129,441 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 109,355 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 88,357 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 88,357 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 64,430 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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MF54 YKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MF54 YKJ, 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 MF54 YKJ registered?

MF54 YKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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