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YR04 HVN

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,842 mi
Last recorded70,842 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 64,232 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear tyres getting low

chips in screen

Pass 9 May 2017 62,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing outer edge

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish and getting low

chip in screen borderline

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 9 May 2017 62,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing outer edge

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish and getting low

chip in screen borderline

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,168 miles

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

Front stone chip to screen

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,957 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 54,428 miles

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

condition of rear number plate

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,428 miles

condition of rear number plate

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,535 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

condition of rear number plate

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 9 Apr 2013 52,535 miles

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

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

condition of rear number plate

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,063 miles

chip in screen

condition of rear number plate

eye level brake light inop

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 28 Mar 2012 49,063 miles

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

chip in screen

condition of rear number plate

eye level brake light inop

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,245 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,408 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 41,408 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,657 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 35,615 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,852 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 28,845 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres worn very low border line

Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,914 miles

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

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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YR04 HVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YR04 HVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR04 HVN registered?

YR04 HVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is YR04 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR04 HVN shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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