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AR04 FOV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,558 mi
Last recorded71,558 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 FOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,558 miles

Engine cover/Undertray fitted as standard

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 71,550 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine cover/Undertray fitted as standard

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,811 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to minimum thickness indicator (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

service lamp illuminated

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2017 65,811 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to minimum thickness indicator (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

service lamp illuminated

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2016 60,978 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front brake discs lipped and worn close to minimum thickness indicator

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 60,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Both front tyres wearing heavily on shoulders

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front brake discs lipped and worn close to minimum thickness indicator

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres are starting to wear on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2013 49,525 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,097 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,375 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2011 37,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,414 miles

3rd brake light cracked

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

O/S/F disc pitted

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2009 31,364 miles

Crack in 3rd brake light

Front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Light misting of oil around gearbox

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Splits in front tyres on inside tyre walls

Splits on outside side front tyre walls

front suspension bushes early signs of perishing

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,364 miles

Crack in 3rd brake light

Front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Light misting of oil around gearbox

Splits in front tyres on inside tyre walls

Splits on outside side front tyre walls

front suspension bushes early signs of perishing

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,279 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,026 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)

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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AR04 FOV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AR04 FOV, 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 AR04 FOV registered?

AR04 FOV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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