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YM04 UMZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,694 mi
Last recorded161,694 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 UMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 161,694 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front tension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 161,693 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front tension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 144,827 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 135,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 135,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 125,871 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 117,007 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 116,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 111,324 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 103,275 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 103,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,689 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf tyre wall cut

Fail 14 Jun 2011 99,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf tyre wall cut

Pass 11 Aug 2010 99,069 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 95,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 92,700 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 92,700 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 89,852 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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YM04 UMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM04 UMZ, 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 YM04 UMZ registered?

YM04 UMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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