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YW04 VGG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,510 mi
Last recorded88,510 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 VGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 88,510 miles

rear subframe and underside components lightly corroded

rear/centre exhaust mounting detached

Fail 25 Jan 2021 88,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear indicators in places (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brakes binding slightly when parking brake released

rear subframe and underside components lightly corroded

rear/centre exhaust mounting detached

Pass 28 Nov 2016 88,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 88,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 83,319 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken near axle (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

body under tray fitted restricting inspection

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,404 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 66,464 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 58,814 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,394 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 11 Mar 2010 47,369 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 47,352 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,733 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,902 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,272 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 24,194 miles

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

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 VGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YW04 VGG, 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 VGG registered?

YW04 VGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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