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B16 ETM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,019 mi
Last recorded65,019 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 ETM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 65,019 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 61,575 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 59,661 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm tread depth in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 59,659 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm tread depth in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 54,544 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

slight deterioration of headlamp patterns

Fail 22 Feb 2023 54,544 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

slight deterioration of headlamp patterns

Pass 22 Feb 2022 50,801 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 50,801 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,218 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 46,183 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 43,096 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 43,096 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 39,394 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 39,394 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 35,325 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 31,774 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 29,012 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 28,972 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 26,195 miles

front tyres outerwalls split not to cord 205 55 16

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 22,920 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 22,920 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 17,801 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 17,243 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 17,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 16,494 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 15,867 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 14,090 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 14,090 miles

Centre Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,319 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 9,113 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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B16 ETM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 B16 ETM, 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 B16 ETM registered?

B16 ETM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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