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YR04 SLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,501 mi
Last recorded86,501 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 86,501 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 86,499 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 82,421 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 82,414 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 80,086 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 79,855 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 79,855 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear sections of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 79,506 miles

front to rear brake pipes getting corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 79,501 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,773 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 76,290 miles

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

slight play front steering joints

Pass 21 Nov 2015 71,288 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 71,288 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,025 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 54,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,656 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 44,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 34,143 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 34,143 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 29,326 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 21,209 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 18,208 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 15,550 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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YR04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SLK, 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 YR04 SLK registered?

YR04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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The MOT history for YR04 SLK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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