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EP04 TGU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,816 mi
Last recorded141,816 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 TGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 141,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 141,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2022 137,890 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 20 Mar 2021 133,217 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 129,017 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 121,288 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 115,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 109,807 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 103,850 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 100,546 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 93,008 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamp wash very lazy in operation

Pass 12 Feb 2013 82,816 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres have perishing splits to the inner side walls / nearside worn close to the legal limit

Pass 17 Feb 2012 72,393 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamp washers not working

Fail 15 Feb 2012 72,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamp washers not working

Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,917 miles

some corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,449 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 26,351 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 26,351 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 25,951 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 25,948 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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EP04 TGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EP04 TGU, 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 EP04 TGU registered?

EP04 TGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is EP04 TGU safe to buy?

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