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YW04 BYC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,326 mi
Last recorded139,326 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 BYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 139,326 miles

All Four tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various visible corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 172,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some componenets

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 105,723 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2016 102,844 miles

Nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 99,398 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 95,042 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 84,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,955 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2012 77,119 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 74,055 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,420 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 25,638 miles

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

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 25 Oct 2008 50,206 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,139 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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)

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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YW04 BYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YW04 BYC, 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 YW04 BYC registered?

YW04 BYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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