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YJ04 VSB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,699 mi
Last recorded137,699 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 VSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 137,699 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2015 111,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension components and exhaust rustingnsr wheel damaged.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 111,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspension components and exhaust rustingnsr wheel damaged.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounts broken,beams scattered,front tyres worn on ege,unable to check oil level,front pads worn,minor screen damage,wipers worn.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 79,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn right onto min limit.and req changing.rear roll bar links rusting.no dipstick.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,906 miles

nsf tyre worn right onto min limit and cut/damaged (reqs attn) nsf wheel rim damaged(res attn).osf tyre worn near to min.rear suspension components rusting.minor screen damage not in view of ROAD.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 49,253 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect brake pivot, steering, suspension, brake lines and fuel lines due to covers fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,452 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 38,452 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 24,875 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 20,132 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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YJ04 VSB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJ04 VSB, 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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YJ04 VSB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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