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YF54 VAE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,442 mi
Last recorded98,442 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 VAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 98,442 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 98,206 miles

UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS CORROSION PRESENT

Pass 6 Mar 2024 97,674 miles

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORROSION PRESENT

Pass 30 Mar 2023 97,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

under guard fitted many component not checked

Pass 4 Apr 2022 94,788 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 90,041 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 90,041 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 89,075 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,632 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 85,836 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,496 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,848 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,944 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,017 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 74,459 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 66,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 9 Mar 2011 56,261 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,388 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,217 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,160 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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YF54 VAE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YF54 VAE, 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 YF54 VAE registered?

YF54 VAE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is YF54 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF54 VAE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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