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ET04 WCA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

123,202 mi
Last recorded123,202 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 WCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 123,202 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 113,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 113,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 113,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn sub frame upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn sub frame upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 112,216 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 112,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 108,390 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 108,390 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 103,899 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 103,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 103,773 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

all tyres worn low

Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,002 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 96,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 96,783 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2016 90,061 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2016 90,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 90,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,938 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 86,163 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 83,578 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 72,462 miles

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

both front discs worn.

Fail 31 May 2011 72,462 miles

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

both front discs worn.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,381 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,528 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 33,170 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 26,945 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 WCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 ET04 WCA, 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 WCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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