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EP04 ULV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

123,000 mi
Last recorded123,000 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 ULV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 123,000 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all, just within limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 104,116 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 104,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 104,106 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 95,434 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 79,027 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,027 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,200 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 63,200 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres de-void of tread on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,693 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 48,347 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 36,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,342 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 30 Jun 2008 28,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 10 Mar 2007 18,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ULV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EP04 ULV, 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 ULV registered?

EP04 ULV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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