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DE04 ZBZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

172,739 mi
Last recorded172,739 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 ZBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 172,739 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 172,408 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 164,663 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 164,602 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 161,616 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 161,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 158,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 158,602 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 157,095 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 157,095 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 139,095 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 139,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 131,563 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 118,501 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 118,491 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 107,265 miles

all four tyres worn low and close to legal limit

Pass 4 Apr 2013 93,816 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,156 miles

front nearside and offside outer tyre tread worn close to legal limit

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

rear nearside and offside centre tyre tread worn low

Fail 21 Mar 2012 79,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front nearside and offside outer tyre tread worn close to legal limit

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

rear nearside and offside centre tyre tread worn low

Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,121 miles

front brake pads wearing

some test items encapsulated

Pass 9 Apr 2010 64,258 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 64,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,024 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,382 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,903 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,865 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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DE04 ZBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DE04 ZBZ, 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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DE04 ZBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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