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YVF 1

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

53,514 mi
Last recorded53,514 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVF 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 53,514 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 21,475 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 53,158 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 53,155 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 16,938 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 52,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 52,163 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 51,309 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 50,317 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,755 miles

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not leaking but needs attention ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre not leaking but needs attention ()

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 19 Feb 2019 47,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 47,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,370 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,211 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2017 44,211 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2016 42,676 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 40,891 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Mar 2014 39,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condensation in additional stop lamp

condensation in n/s/r lamp unit

condensation in o/s/r lamp unit

front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 39,135 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condensation in additional stop lamp

condensation in n/s/r lamp unit

condensation in o/s/r lamp unit

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 36,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 36,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,146 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,006 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,890 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 30,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,635 miles

both front tyres on wear limit on outer edges.

nearside front tyre splitting around outer edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,811 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,085 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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YVF 1 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVF 1, 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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YVF 1 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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