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VX54 VTE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,000 mi
Last recorded106,000 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 VTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 106,000 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 106,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 103,081 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 99,334 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 99,334 miles

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 91,546 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 86,225 miles

Offside Front window switch faulty. does not open nearside front window .

Fail 11 Oct 2017 86,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothsides (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low also hazey (1.8)

Offside Front window switch faulty. does not open nearside front window .

Offside Headlamp aim too low also hazey (1.8)

rear boot lock faulty need further investigation.

service A overdue

Pass 24 Sep 2016 79,432 miles

Centre brake light damaged

Front bumper damaged

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside front wiper blade judder

Rear bumper damaged

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2016 79,432 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake wear warning light on

Centre brake light damaged

Front bumper damaged

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside front wiper blade judder

Rear bumper damaged

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,832 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both hazer (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,716 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2014 64,716 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2013 58,627 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,627 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,035 miles

srs light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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)

front discs must be changed with next front pads approx 3-4 k from the sensor.

wiper could do with a change.n/s is worse

Pass 25 Sep 2010 42,790 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 42,790 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,752 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,578 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 29,575 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,009 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 VTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VTE, 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 VX54 VTE registered?

VX54 VTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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