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AM04 DME

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,363 mi
Last recorded157,363 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 DME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 157,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 139,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 139,310 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 119,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 106,286 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 89,741 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 88,353 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 88,353 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 88,236 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,756 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 81,000 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 81,000 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,575 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 75,566 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 69,524 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 56,046 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,948 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 50,942 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,758 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,150 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to rib wall (kerbed)

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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AM04 DME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AM04 DME, 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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AM04 DME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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