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B11 XEC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,806 mi
Last recorded98,806 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 XEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 98,806 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 93,002 miles

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 21 Oct 2023 93,002 miles

Electronic stability control wiring excessively damaged (7.12 (b))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,208 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 22 Oct 2021 80,005 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 72,028 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,507 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 63,910 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 55,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,143 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 55,143 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs slightly worn.

o/s/f headlamp aim was slightly too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

o/s/f obligatory mirror tinted, slightly obscured, slightly affecting the rear veiw.

o/s/f tre has a serious tear on inner sidewall, n/s/f tyre hasa a slight tear on outer sidewall.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre has a severe cut on inner sidewall.

o/s/f headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

Fail 1 Aug 2014 39,731 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre has a severe cut on inner sidewall.

o/s/f headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,377 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,710 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,596 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 24,596 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 21,560 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,836 miles

both front tyres side walls damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2009 20,836 miles

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

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

both front tyres side walls damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2008 19,459 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 19,345 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre stop lamp missing on at rear

Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,914 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 14,902 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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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B11 XEC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B11 XEC, 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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B11 XEC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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