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YD04 ZFJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

174,538 mi
Last recorded174,538 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 ZFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 174,538 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 174,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 168,077 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 168,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower-chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 162,432 miles

both rear tyres are worn

Fail 23 Oct 2022 162,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres are worn

Pass 22 Dec 2021 156,989 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2021 156,989 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 150,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 150,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 145,318 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 145,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 139,272 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 134,687 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 134,687 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 129,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 129,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 123,418 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened innerside of both front nearside and offside brake discs (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 123,413 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened innerside of both front nearside and offside brake discs (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 116,673 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 116,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 102,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,855 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 96,855 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 91,278 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 91,278 miles

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

L/h rear spring snapped.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 83,742 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,340 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 66,740 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 66,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 58,189 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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YD04 ZFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 YD04 ZFJ, 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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YD04 ZFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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