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DF04 GRU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

123,143 mi
Last recorded123,143 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 GRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 123,143 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 116,964 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2021 116,647 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing ful inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2020 114,157 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 114,148 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 111,349 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 111,349 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 107,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bottom seam of catalyst blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wear to outer edge

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside door mirror glass dark

centre exhaust rear hanger missing

oil on gear box

Fail 20 Sep 2018 107,798 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bottom seam of catalyst blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wear to outer edge

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door mirror glass dark

centre exhaust rear hanger missing

oil on gear box

Pass 19 Oct 2017 103,108 miles

OSR Tyre Cracking/Perishing (225/50/16

Power Steering Pump Noisy On Fast Idle

Fail 13 Oct 2017 103,070 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Headlight Reflector Deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play Needs Adjusting (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play Needs Adjusting (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger Missing (7.1.1)

OSR Tyre Cracking/Perishing (225/50/16

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power Steering Pump Noisy On Fast Idle

Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,170 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

hand brake release temperamental

intermittent metallic noise from engine at tick over

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight diffusion to o/s dip beam image

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 97,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust

hand brake release temperamental

intermittent metallic noise from engine at tick over

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight diffusion to o/s dip beam image

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,248 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 92,237 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 88,623 miles

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

rear exhaust mount corroded and missing

Pass 28 Sep 2013 83,211 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 80,629 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 80,629 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,421 miles

air bag light on

rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust is still adequately supported

Pass 12 May 2011 63,556 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 63,472 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 53,171 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 39,792 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 28,361 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 16,131 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 16,131 miles

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

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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DF04 GRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DF04 GRU, 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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DF04 GRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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