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VN54 FMG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,854 mi
Last recorded151,854 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 FMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 151,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 145,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 145,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 142,040 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 136,820 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 136,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 131,503 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 131,503 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 125,194 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 125,194 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both very dim (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 119,423 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 113,640 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 113,640 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 107,668 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,743 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 94,915 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 88,161 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 83,347 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 15 Sep 2009 83,347 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Sep 2008 69,865 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,337 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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VN54 FMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN54 FMG, 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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VN54 FMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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