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AV04 ECD

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,824 mi
Last recorded164,824 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 ECD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 164,824 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

lower and under body areas corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 164,533 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

lower and underbody areas corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 156,861 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 156,861 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 146,678 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 146,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 132,882 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 129,218 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 120,629 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 112,322 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 112,319 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 103,243 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,542 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,596 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 84,593 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,840 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 75,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,718 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 66,590 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,901 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,797 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 40,969 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 40,969 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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AV04 ECD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 AV04 ECD, 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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AV04 ECD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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