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YA54 XPV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

141,210 mi
Last recorded141,210 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 XPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 141,210 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 138,745 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 138,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 136,940 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 136,906 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 131,829 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 131,829 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 127,570 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 125,692 miles

Rear tail-lamp showing fault on dash

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front headlamp bolt loose

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

undertray& covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Jul 2020 125,691 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside head light loose( on bolt )

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

left tail lamp fault indicated on dash

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 29 Jul 2019 124,007 miles

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2018 123,370 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 117,091 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 113,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 113,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 106,668 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 106,668 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

R/h/front tyre scrubbing edges.(bald)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 101,703 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 3 May 2013 96,090 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 96,089 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2012 90,314 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 83,892 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 83,892 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,947 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 69,586 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 68,418 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 68,418 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 48,181 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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YA54 XPV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YA54 XPV, 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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YA54 XPV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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