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MV54 SEY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,232 mi
Last recorded121,232 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 SEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 121,232 miles

Central Brake light inop

Mil light on

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

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

rear Tyre's wearing low and perished

Fail 15 Aug 2017 121,231 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint back arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Central Brake light inop

Mil light on

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

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

rear Tyre's wearing low and perished

Pass 26 Aug 2016 110,677 miles

Eml light on

Front Advise front wipers to be changed

Offside Advise os rear view mirror

Fail 26 Aug 2016 110,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Eml light on

Front Advise front wipers to be changed

Offside Advise os rear view mirror

Pass 25 Aug 2015 103,430 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 103,430 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 97,100 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Aug 2014 97,050 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,305 miles

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

mil light on

Fail 13 Aug 2013 90,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

mil light on

Pass 17 Aug 2012 82,029 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 74,819 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 74,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 66,186 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 66,186 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,040 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 58,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2007 50,320 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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MV54 SEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MV54 SEY, 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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MV54 SEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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