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C13 SFM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,617 mi
Last recorded159,617 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 SFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 159,617 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 154,932 miles

Both rear suspension arm rubber bushes are starting to split

Front brake pipes are starting to corrode

Fail 8 Feb 2019 154,835 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 149,791 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 149,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 145,105 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 138,637 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 134,363 miles

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

rear brake padr appear to be worn low.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 115,613 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 115,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 93,877 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 74,588 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,063 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,174 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,090 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 46,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

High level stop lamp lense is cracked

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

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

Trims fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,852 miles

High level brake lamp lense cracked not affecting light

Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,564 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 27,151 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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C13 SFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C13 SFM, 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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C13 SFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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