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FB04 JVH

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

115,319 mi
Last recorded115,319 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 JVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 115,319 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertray fitted

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2018 115,319 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertray fitted

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2017 108,637 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 108,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225.40.18 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255.35.18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,783 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 96,783 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 84,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,053 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 70,296 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,296 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,775 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 64,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 54,575 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,575 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,047 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,190 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 41,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FB04 JVH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FB04 JVH, 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 FB04 JVH registered?

FB04 JVH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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