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YL04 FVC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,355 mi
Last recorded167,355 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 FVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 167,355 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear anti roll bar has spots of corrosion

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 12 Mar 2015 63,112 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear anti roll bar has spots of corrosion

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 7 Feb 2014 153,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 153,738 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 142,523 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 142,478 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 127,980 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 114,102 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 114,102 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 98,666 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,351 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 64,925 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 64,923 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f tyre as cut inside waal

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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YL04 FVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YL04 FVC, 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 YL04 FVC registered?

YL04 FVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YL04 FVC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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