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P8 YBO

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,383 mi
Last recorded96,383 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 YBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 96,383 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 86,883 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 86,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

squealing noise from parking brake on application

Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,609 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 83,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 77,919 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,980 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 71,980 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 65,039 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 64,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 59,749 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2015 59,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,190 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 47,292 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 47,291 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine managment light on.

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 42,251 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 35,944 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,122 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 26,047 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,846 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,045 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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P8 YBO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 P8 YBO, 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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P8 YBO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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