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VK54 JPU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,303 mi
Last recorded112,303 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 JPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 112,303 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 112,303 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,741 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 105,741 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 96,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 96,990 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 89,028 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 81,415 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 81,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 79,464 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 79,464 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 77,160 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 77,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,198 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 91,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 91,790 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 129,440 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 117,837 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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VK54 JPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VK54 JPU, 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 VK54 JPU registered?

VK54 JPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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