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YT54 WRL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,450 mi
Last recorded128,450 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 WRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 128,450 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 123,055 miles

undercovers fitted throughout underside

Fail 31 Jan 2023 123,055 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

undercovers fitted throughout underside

Pass 6 Jan 2022 122,557 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 122,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 122,543 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 117,641 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 117,542 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 109,095 miles

Central stop not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 108,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Rear high level brake lamp not working

Pass 19 Feb 2018 101,409 miles

Engine covers and Under tray fitted

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 101,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 94,038 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 90,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN

Fail 8 Dec 2015 90,028 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN

Pass 9 Dec 2014 83,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,154 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 68,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 60,549 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,663 miles

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in sidewall and worn low on outer edge.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,053 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 37,369 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,369 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,032 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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YT54 WRL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YT54 WRL, 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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YT54 WRL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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