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EX04 CKG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,493 mi
Last recorded161,493 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 CKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2018 161,493 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested Due to engine light being illuminated after initial governer test rev. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost ball joint/TCA arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost ball joint/TCA arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Manufacturers VIN plate missing.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated does not return properly and leaves warning light illuminated. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Both sides rear brakes slightly binding.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 148,039 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 148,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint foremost lower (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 122,858 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 114,428 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 98,388 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 88,017 miles

NSR tyre has slight damagde to outer wall

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

Pass 25 May 2012 81,276 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 80,476 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 74,986 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 74,986 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine light on

Fail 24 Jul 2010 65,219 miles

Engine management warning lamp remains illuminated on dash

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 65,219 miles

Engine management warning lamp remains illuminated on dash

Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,194 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vin plate missing driver B post,however displayed in floor pan and windscreen

Fail 31 Jul 2009 58,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vin plate missing driver B post,however displayed in floor pan and windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,310 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,304 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 57,304 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 57,303 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 62,973 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 33,885 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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EX04 CKG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX04 CKG, 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 EX04 CKG registered?

EX04 CKG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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