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YIW 716

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,763 mi
Last recorded74,763 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 716
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 74,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off limits, cuts and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

all rear suspension parts very rusty/corroding including rear subframe

o/s mirror glass faded

Fail 10 Aug 2026 74,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off limits, cuts and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

all rear suspension parts very rusty/corroding including rear subframe

o/s mirror glass faded

Pass 27 Aug 2025 69,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all rear suspension including rear subframe very rusty!

o/s mirror glass slightly dis coloured

Pass 29 Aug 2024 63,388 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 63,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 59,957 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 58,931 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 58,895 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 53,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 47,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 46,974 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 9 Oct 2019 40,256 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 33,100 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 33,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 33,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped

handbrake not returning when released

uneven brake wear to front brakes

Pass 20 Oct 2017 25,028 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 21,677 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,303 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 19,303 miles

Headlamp aim too low both head light low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 18,000 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 15,755 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 14,088 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 12,344 miles

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

n/s/r tyre deteriated

Pass 26 Oct 2011 12,344 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriated

Pass 16 Dec 2010 9,930 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 8,383 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 6,539 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 5,460 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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YIW 716 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YIW 716, 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 YIW 716 registered?

YIW 716 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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