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RF04 YVY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,439 mi
Last recorded140,439 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 YVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 140,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 140,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 136,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2022 139,039 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure maybe broken (not seated properly) (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2020 139,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 139,025 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 132,449 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 132,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2017 121,110 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 121,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 117,678 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 111,906 miles

Headlights pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2013 100,759 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 100,759 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2012 98,637 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 95,990 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 89,448 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

locking wheel bolt damaged on nearside rear wheel

offside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged and tread getting low

one differnt wheel bolt fitted to offside front and offside rear wheel

Pass 18 Feb 2009 86,200 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyre side walls are slightly damaged

both rear tyre treads getting low

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2009 86,200 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyre side walls are slightly damaged

both rear tyre treads getting low

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2007 81,288 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2007 78,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 YVY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF04 YVY, 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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RF04 YVY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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