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ELZ 9905

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 9905
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026
Fail 24 Jun 2026

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 123,632 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 123,418 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 123,417 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Apr 2022 123,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad material disconnected from metal backing

Offside Front brake pad material disconnected from metal backing

Pass 24 Apr 2021 123,297 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 123,235 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 27 Jun 2019 123,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted unable to fully check

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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ELZ 9905 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ELZ 9905, 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 ELZ 9905 registered?

ELZ 9905 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is ELZ 9905 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 9905 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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