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YX04 RVZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,279 mi
Last recorded164,279 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 RVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 164,279 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2021 164,270 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2020 151,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2020 151,401 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2019 141,715 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 141,692 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 136,385 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 31 Jul 2017 128,765 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 128,753 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 121,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2016 121,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 110,249 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 110,213 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bushing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 92,399 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 92,399 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 84,533 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 84,519 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 78,101 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 62,652 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,615 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,395 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 48,119 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,936 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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YX04 RVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YX04 RVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX04 RVZ registered?

YX04 RVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is YX04 RVZ safe to buy?

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