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VU04 ULE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,919 mi
Last recorded151,919 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 151,919 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension noise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underneath cover fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 141,437 miles

headlight poor image

indicator stalk weak

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight movement in rear D bushes

Pass 13 Nov 2019 136,257 miles

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

slight cut in side wall nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2018 123,134 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 123,134 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 114,208 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 114,208 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,472 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 85,018 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 85,018 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 83,970 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 80,674 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 80,674 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 77,020 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 77,020 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 70,285 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 63,513 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 57,769 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 57,769 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,203 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,675 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 ULE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 VU04 ULE, 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 ULE registered?

VU04 ULE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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