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YJ54 FRC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,040 mi
Last recorded147,040 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 FRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 147,040 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 147,040 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2018 145,765 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 130,275 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 130,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 113,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front bumper inscure

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 113,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front bumper inscure

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 90,648 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Aug 2013 71,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,732 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 56,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Jul 2010 38,386 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 33,040 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 25,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,545 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 21,275 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 FRC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YJ54 FRC, 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 YJ54 FRC registered?

YJ54 FRC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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