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ET04 VOU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,827 mi
Last recorded156,827 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 156,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

noise from n/s/f lower rear ball joint

sill covers fitted

splits in n/s/f inner tyre wall advise replace

Pass 28 Jun 2021 152,556 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 150,544 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 150,542 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 149,564 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 141,078 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 135,460 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 129,597 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 120,326 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 111,537 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 111,537 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 104,461 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 104,461 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2012 97,356 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 97,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,132 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 85,282 miles

Damage to O/S/F Tyer sidewall.

Front discs worn,recommend replace with next set of pads.

N/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 85,282 miles

Damage to O/S/F Tyer sidewall.

Front discs worn,recommend replace with next set of pads.

N/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 77,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 77,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 77,487 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,298 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 59,142 miles

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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ET04 VOU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 ET04 VOU, 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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ET04 VOU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 May 2004.

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