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DC04 TJC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,971 mi
Last recorded108,971 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 TJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 108,971 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 104,815 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 99,490 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)

Pass 24 May 2017 94,610 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 94,605 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,610 miles

front and rear suspension noise, head lamp lenses deteriorated

multi guards fitted, oil leak, rear chassis and suspension components corroded,

rear tyres uneven wear, rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 Oct 2016 87,610 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

front and rear suspension noise, head lamp lenses deteriorated

multi guards fitted, oil leak, rear chassis and suspension components corroded,

rear tyres uneven wear, rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Nov 2015 73,521 miles

hand brake imbalanced,indicator stalk worn,n/s front lamp deteriorated

n/s front suspension arm inner bush delaminating at limit

rear brake pipes corroded, front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded,rear chassis corroded,

tyre pressures low,multi guards fitted,oil leak,n/s front tyre uneven wear

Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,152 miles

engine noise when cold, rear brake noise, hand brake imbalanced, multi guards fitted, suspension components rusty, rear brake pipes rusty, centre stop light incomplete, n/s front wishbone inner bush deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 56,530 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,714 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 53,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 49,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,720 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,307 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs pitted

Fail 16 Feb 2011 44,262 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs pitted

Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,560 miles

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

nearside rear jacking point and sill cover damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2010 38,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear jacking point and sill cover damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,764 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,992 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 20,024 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 20,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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DC04 TJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DC04 TJC, 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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DC04 TJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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