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YC04 SDJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

163,635 mi
Last recorded163,635 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 SDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 163,635 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 153,481 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of suspension parts

Fail 13 Jun 2016 153,465 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Front tyre has cut in side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

coolant level low

Pass 9 Feb 2015 147,429 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 147,394 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 143,103 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 132,183 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 132,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 126,971 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

esp light is on

Fail 5 Mar 2012 126,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

esp light is on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 118,855 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 118,849 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 105,566 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 105,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 85,272 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 85,272 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 51,178 miles

Nearside Front 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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YC04 SDJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YC04 SDJ, 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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YC04 SDJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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