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YC54 KJO

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

134,098 mi
Last recorded134,098 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 KJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 134,098 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 117,414 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 117,411 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Loose, resting on rear silencer. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2020 111,269 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 111,269 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 107,211 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 107,210 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear track control arm joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 100,797 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 95,325 miles

parking brake on lamp staying on when handbrake released

Fail 12 Jul 2017 95,317 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

parking brake on lamp staying on when handbrake released

Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,389 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2016 89,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 82,201 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,097 miles

rear tyres nearside and offside starting to perish on tread ,eg small cracks but not yet deep enough to see ply/cord

Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,404 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 68,333 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,013 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 62,013 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,063 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 60,063 miles

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

EM Light on

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 48,480 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,096 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 44,096 miles

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)

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 Dec 2008 40,273 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 35,381 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 KJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YC54 KJO, 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 KJO registered?

YC54 KJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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