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YY54 EXP

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,988 mi
Last recorded47,988 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 EXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 47,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush oil contamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop in op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlights deteriorated

defective light switch lights on all the time when ignition on

Fail 4 Jul 2024 47,988 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush oil contamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlights deteriorated

defective light switch lights on all the time when ignition on

Pass 30 Jun 2023 45,163 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

both head lights slightly opaque

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2022 41,195 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 35,492 miles

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2021 35,490 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2019 30,107 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight curbing to rubbing strips on both near side tyre walls

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2018 26,491 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,934 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,427 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 24,102 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 24,048 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 21,158 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 21,158 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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 21 Sep 2012 17,144 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 11,521 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 10,382 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 9,078 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 8,214 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 7,810 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 7,203 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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YY54 EXP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EXP, 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 EXP registered?

YY54 EXP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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