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RF04 UVU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,037 mi
Last recorded88,037 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 UVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 88,037 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 82,003 miles

Engine cover and undershields fitted not allowing full access to all components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 81,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and undershields fitted not allowing full access to all components.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 77,126 miles

Both front lower front suspension arm inner bushes just starting to split.

Both rear suspension coil springs starting to corrode.

Engine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle not allowing full access to all components.

Very slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 72,223 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 72,223 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 65,820 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges.

Both rear tyres starting to wear low.

Engine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle not allowing to fully inspect all components.

Offside rear suspension coil spring starting to corrode.

Slight damage to windscreen.

Very slight movement in offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 65,820 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges.

Both rear tyres starting to wear low.

Engine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle not allowing to fully inspect all components.

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

Offside rear suspension coil spring starting to corrode.

Slight damage to windscreen.

Very slight movement in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake pads starting to wear low, approx 3-4mm.

Slight damage to windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,773 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front tyres perished/worn on edges

rear tyres close to wear bars/perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2012 26,234 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,726 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,397 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,285 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,890 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 15,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 11,690 miles

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

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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RF04 UVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF04 UVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF04 UVU registered?

RF04 UVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 May 2004.

Is RF04 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF04 UVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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