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CL04 ALS

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,516 mi
Last recorded124,516 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL04 ALS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 124,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 117,256 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 113,017 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 109,122 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 109,122 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 102,918 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 96,613 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 94,822 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 94,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 86,694 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 86,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 84,802 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 84,706 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust hanger broken (re-weld req'd)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 80,066 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 80,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,684 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall cords not showing

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 73,258 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,014 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 68,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 58,542 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,156 miles

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

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)

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

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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CL04 ALS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CL04 ALS, 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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CL04 ALS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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