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CU04 UKX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,070 mi
Last recorded78,070 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 UKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,070 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 78,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 74,973 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 74,968 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,544 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,692 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,084 miles

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS DAMAGED

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 55,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported EXHAUST HANGER NOT FIXED (7.1.1)

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS DAMAGED

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,119 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre wearing on the inside

Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,645 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 39,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,947 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 32,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,951 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 26,946 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,042 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,889 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,501 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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CU04 UKX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU04 UKX, 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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CU04 UKX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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