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YY54 CJZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,212 mi
Last recorded174,212 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 CJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 174,212 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush bush has slight play

parking brake lever not releasing fully but not effecting use of brakes

Fail 16 Feb 2019 174,212 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush bush has slight play

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

parking brake lever not releasing fully but not effecting use of brakes

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 167,776 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on outer shoulder

emissions levels too low to test

rear brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2018 167,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on outer shoulder

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

emissions levels too low to test

eml light on

rear brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

rear brakes binding

Pass 14 Feb 2017 160,013 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front upper suspension upper attachments have slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2016 153,352 miles

slight movement both front lower ball joints

Pass 3 Apr 2015 142,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 128,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 118,110 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 106,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2012 106,971 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2011 95,176 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 95,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 82,193 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2009 67,547 miles

Front O/S tyre is slightly worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 66,604 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)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,641 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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YY54 CJZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YY54 CJZ, 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 YY54 CJZ registered?

YY54 CJZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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