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VE04 AYX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,782 mi
Last recorded238,782 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 AYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 238,782 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

under tray fit obstructing vie of testable items

Fail 19 Jan 2018 238,777 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

under tray fit obstructing testable items

Pass 6 Mar 2017 223,673 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 223,673 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 203,351 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 stone chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 203,351 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 stone chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 176,121 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 176,121 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 136,145 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 136,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 134,605 miles

centre brake light not working

srs warning light on

Pass 17 Mar 2012 123,599 miles

advise 3rd brake light inop.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 123,561 miles

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

advise 3rd brake light inop.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 98,548 miles

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

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

advise full brake check

Pass 10 Mar 2010 81,630 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,968 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,166 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 45,445 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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VE04 AYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VE04 AYX, 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 VE04 AYX registered?

VE04 AYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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