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RV54 KEU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

139,328 mi
Last recorded139,328 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 KEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 139,328 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 139,322 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 139,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball jouint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken link arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 139,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 134,933 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 132,313 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 123,910 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Engine management light is on

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - INNER & OUTER SHOULDERS (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 111,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

eml on

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 28 Nov 2015 111,039 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint bottom joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working led strip on mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

eml on

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 1 Dec 2014 101,149 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 101,149 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 91,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 82,227 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 82,227 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 73,541 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 65,723 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,479 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 56,478 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,524 miles

rear tyres low on tread

transmission electro plug leaking fluid

Fail 26 Oct 2007 36,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,024 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 36,013 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RV54 KEU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RV54 KEU, 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 RV54 KEU registered?

RV54 KEU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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