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E16 SCC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,954 mi
Last recorded180,954 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 SCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 180,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 180,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Cross strut bush also worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 174,078 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 165,183 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 160,021 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 160,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT INNER (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 118,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on or just above limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight imbalance on all brakes

wipers little smeary

Fail 13 Nov 2015 118,805 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on or just above limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight imbalance on all brakes

wipers little smeary

Fail 11 Nov 2014 95,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 95,965 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 84,655 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 65,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2011 59,653 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 53,782 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 47,946 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 43,405 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 43,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 33,820 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 33,820 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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E16 SCC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E16 SCC, 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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What year was E16 SCC registered?

E16 SCC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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