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YV04 EWD

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,625 mi
Last recorded108,625 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 EWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 108,625 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre has cuts to outer wall

Fail 12 May 2016 108,621 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre has cuts to outer wall

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,134 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 82,541 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre inner side wall splitting

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 22 Jan 2014 82,541 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre inner side wall splitting

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,160 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 66,160 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,606 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,449 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 52,417 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,365 miles

centre rear brake lamp insecure

slight wear on outer front tyres

Fail 26 Sep 2008 44,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag warning light on

high level brake light loose in tailgate

Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,623 miles

air bag warning light on

high level brake light loose in tailgate

Fail 14 Mar 2007 40,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,713 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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YV04 EWD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YV04 EWD, 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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YV04 EWD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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