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YJ54 BUL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,574 mi
Last recorded108,574 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 BUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 108,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 105,820 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 105,820 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 103,547 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 103,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 100,250 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 93,864 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 89,677 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 89,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/408zr18 92xl (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35zr18 94xl (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 86,366 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,481 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 79,211 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 74,865 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 74,831 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 72,304 miles

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,868 miles

Offside front tyre starting to perish on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,478 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,208 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 56,995 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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YJ54 BUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ54 BUL, 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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YJ54 BUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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