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MT54 VAJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,509 mi
Last recorded125,509 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 VAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 125,509 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 125,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 115,510 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 115,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 107,259 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 107,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,962 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 87,151 miles

Nearside front Magnesium wheel has been repaired by welding.

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 87,151 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front Magnesium wheel has been repaired by welding.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 77,141 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 77,123 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 69,954 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 69,940 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 60,665 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 60,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,424 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,485 miles

Rear 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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MT54 VAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MT54 VAJ, 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 MT54 VAJ registered?

MT54 VAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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