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VE04 YSB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

218,953 mi
Last recorded218,953 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 YSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 218,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 200,542 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

hand brake foot pedal rubber missing

Pass 31 May 2013 175,456 miles

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

glow plug light on

Fail 31 May 2013 175,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

glow plug light on

Pass 30 May 2012 152,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2012 152,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 132,329 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 111,937 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)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 111,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 89,959 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 63,643 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 63,237 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 42,043 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 YSB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YSB, 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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VE04 YSB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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