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RX04 AYL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,621 mi
Last recorded125,621 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 AYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 125,621 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 125,621 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fronts (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 78,051 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 78,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,040 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 78,018 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 77,601 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2015 122,041 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,527 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 72,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 66,482 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 60,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,943 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,655 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 34,655 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,065 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,767 miles

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

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

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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RX04 AYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RX04 AYL, 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 RX04 AYL registered?

RX04 AYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is RX04 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX04 AYL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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