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YC54 KJK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,801 mi
Last recorded107,801 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 KJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2024 107,801 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 103,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 100,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

gearbox sump rusty

splash shields fitted unable to see under body etc

Fail 3 Nov 2022 100,271 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

gearbox sump rusty

splash shields fitted unable to see under body etc

Pass 13 Oct 2021 98,123 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 97,538 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 97,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2019 93,455 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 93,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt see yellow marked area (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 91,768 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2017 90,123 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 90,123 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,559 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 85,027 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 85,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,829 miles

NSF tyre low on edges

OSF tyre low on edges

Slight play in NSF bottom ball joint

Slight play in OSF bottom ball joint

Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,176 miles

Both rear tyres low in middle

Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,627 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 65,969 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly worn and require replacement

Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,969 miles

front brake discs badly worn and require replacement

Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,445 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,057 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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YC54 KJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YC54 KJK, 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 YC54 KJK registered?

YC54 KJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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