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YC04 TCF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,701 mi
Last recorded153,701 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 TCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 153,701 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 148,130 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 141,948 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 140,086 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear subframe corroded

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Aug 2020 140,085 miles

Emissions not tested excessive output (6.8% @ idle 3.9 @fast idle ) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working back up lamp in use (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted at time of test

rear subframe corroded

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 140,084 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested excessive output (3.8%) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 138,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 132,103 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 114,754 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 114,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 95,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 82,385 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 82,385 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 73,816 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 73,781 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 65,904 miles

advic e osf tyre on 3mm

advice blub out on centre brake light

advice corrison on rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Jun 2011 51,707 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 51,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center exhaust system corroded and weak

front brake pads worn close to limits

Pass 24 Jul 2010 45,464 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 35,792 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,613 miles

slight cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,501 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 18,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TCF, 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 YC04 TCF registered?

YC04 TCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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