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VX54 DWA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,241 mi
Last recorded146,241 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 DWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 146,241 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 132,310 miles

both rear anti-roll-bar D bushes worn

very slight lift in near-side front lower rearmost ball-joint

Fail 17 May 2016 132,310 miles

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

both rear anti-roll-bar D bushes worn

very slight lift in near-side front lower rearmost ball-joint

Pass 21 May 2015 124,429 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 119,460 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs

rear brake pads low

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 119,414 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion to rear coil springs

rear brake pads low

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 111,807 miles

centre rear brake light 60% working

corrosion to rear suspension components.

front brake pads low, discs in poor condition.

rear brake pads low.

rear coil springs corroded.

wear in front suspension ball joints gaiters bushes and link arms

Pass 24 Apr 2012 108,175 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 101,214 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 101,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2009 88,515 miles

diesel residue on undertray

o/s/r tyre punctured

Fail 24 Dec 2009 88,497 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,852 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 51,471 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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VX54 DWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VX54 DWA, 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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VX54 DWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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