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YS04 JVT

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

132,436 mi
Last recorded132,436 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 JVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 132,436 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to the exhaust

corrosion to the rear subframe

engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

oil leak on the gearbox

rubber is missing off parking brake control

Fail 2 Jun 2023 132,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to the exhaust

corrosion to the rear subframe

engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

oil leak on the gearbox

rubber is missing off parking brake control

Pass 22 Jun 2022 124,464 miles

both the rear tyres are worn worn on the very inner edge

corrosion to the exhaust

corrosion to the rear sub frame

engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

hand brake rubber missing off pedal

oil leaks

Fail 21 Jun 2022 124,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both the rear tyres are worn worn on the very inner edge

corrosion to the exhaust

corrosion to the rear sub frame

engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

hand brake rubber missing off pedal

oil leaks

Pass 17 Jun 2021 113,133 miles

engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage and has been glued

slight damage to the n/s/f tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2021 113,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage and has been glued

slight damage to the n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2020 110,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 106,868 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 106,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,450 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 104,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 102,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +cuts in sidewall and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 101,333 miles

Nearside Front tyre poor worn on edges and cut in side wall

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2015 96,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,077 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 95,070 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning indicator on.

small cut in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 9 May 2012 92,230 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 5 May 2012 92,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 May 2011 81,940 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 May 2011 81,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 71,202 miles

hand brake warning light stays on now and again but all working correctly

noise from off side rear suspension no signs of play or damage

Pass 12 May 2009 68,901 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 68,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 62,480 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 54,570 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 54,566 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YS04 JVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YS04 JVT, 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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YS04 JVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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