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CA04 VGK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,986 mi
Last recorded145,986 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 VGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 145,986 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 145,969 miles

All direction indicators not working when side lights are in operation (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 63,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 62,406 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,767 miles

under trays fitted unable to check components

Pass 4 Jul 2015 58,006 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 58,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ecu light on

Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,207 miles

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

two rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,449 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 52,448 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,558 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Jun 2012 50,551 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 May 2011 47,763 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light/reflector inop

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,487 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,841 miles

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2008 38,912 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges - nsf close too limit

wheel repaired

Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,991 miles

nearside front wheel repaired inner edge

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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CA04 VGK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CA04 VGK, 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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CA04 VGK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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