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VX54 UWW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,382 mi
Last recorded161,382 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 UWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 161,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 145,900 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under vehicle components general corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2018 142,042 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 142,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at top of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 137,812 miles

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

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

both front suspension arm bushes deteriated

Fail 21 Nov 2017 137,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front suspension arm bushes deteriated

Pass 22 Nov 2016 133,604 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 127,687 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 120,201 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 110,964 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 103,180 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 92,585 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,226 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 72,320 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 72,320 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,757 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 59,754 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,238 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)

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 UWW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWW, 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 UWW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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