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VF54 DXA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 DXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pies to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 152,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 150,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 149,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

osf tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 18 Oct 2018 149,162 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

osf tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2017 137,432 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 137,430 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,467 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 22 Aug 2016 124,467 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 Mar 2015 112,023 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 97,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 87,467 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,340 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 68,340 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,545 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,207 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,400 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 10,515 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 10,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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VF54 DXA 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 VF54 DXA, 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 VF54 DXA registered?

VF54 DXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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