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YO53 UVN

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,021 mi
Last recorded145,021 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 UVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 145,021 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 144,288 miles

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

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

brake wear light on

engine light on

Pass 17 Feb 2017 140,827 miles

EML light illuminated

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside catalic exhaust bracket broke

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes been undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket broke

brake warning light illuminated

cooling fan runs constantly

oil leak

park brake pedal rubber missing

tailgate struts missing. boot slams shut

Fail 16 Feb 2017 140,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

EML light illuminated

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside catalic exhaust bracket broke

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes been undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket broke

brake warning light illuminated

cooling fan runs constantly

oil leak

park brake pedal rubber missing

tailgate struts missing. boot slams shut

Pass 18 Jun 2015 108,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 108,344 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 102,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 102,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 89,149 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 89,149 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 79,193 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,174 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 68,161 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 66,848 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,173 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 29,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,217 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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YO53 UVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YO53 UVN, 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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YO53 UVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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