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VU54 ADO

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,672 mi
Last recorded153,672 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 ADO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 153,672 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 153,672 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 128,571 miles

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

plastic trims covering testable items

Fail 29 Dec 2009 103,636 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

plastic trims covering testable items

Pass 29 Dec 2009 103,636 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)

plastic trims covering testable items

Pass 31 Dec 2008 74,772 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 31 Dec 2008 74,772 miles

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

Front brake discs and pads worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 68,101 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,676 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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VU54 ADO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 miles. This 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 VU54 ADO, 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 VU54 ADO registered?

VU54 ADO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is VU54 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU54 ADO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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