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MK54 VRF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 VRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2019

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 7,588 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,312 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 78,308 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 25 Feb 2017 78,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,985 miles

oil leak around gearbox and engine bay,

Pass 20 Jan 2015 71,308 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,986 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,354 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 46,651 miles

o/s/r tyre tred low

Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,913 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 37,875 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low outer edge+n/s/f tyre low on edges +o/s/r low in middle

Pass 6 Dec 2008 29,621 miles

front discs worn +n/s/r tyre getting low +n/s/f tyre low outer edge

Pass 26 May 2007 20,716 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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MK54 VRF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MK54 VRF, 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 MK54 VRF registered?

MK54 VRF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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