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VU04 DVG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,185 mi
Last recorded141,185 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 DVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 141,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nsf tyre cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2022 141,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nsf tyre cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2021 134,967 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 134,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 130,908 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 124,714 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 124,714 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 117,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

park brake only just met requirement 17%

Pass 9 Nov 2017 111,467 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)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Nov 2017 111,467 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear tyre has low pressure

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2016 110,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2015 108,687 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 108,682 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 28 Oct 2014 106,128 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 98,705 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 98,705 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,906 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 80,487 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 80,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2010 68,290 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 68,278 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 62,736 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 55,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2008 55,003 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,787 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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VU04 DVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VU04 DVG, 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 VU04 DVG registered?

VU04 DVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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