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FC04 UMT

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

112,378 mi
Last recorded112,378 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 UMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 112,378 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 112,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 108,689 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 108,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 105,836 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 102,851 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 102,813 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,295 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2020 100,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2019 98,895 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 96,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 94,017 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 90,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tyre wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,287 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 85,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 81,931 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 81,931 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,489 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 72,814 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,556 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 64,556 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,013 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,359 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in sidewall of offside front tyre not through to reinforcements

different profile tyres fitted on front and rear

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Dec 2009 47,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in sidewall of offside front tyre not through to reinforcements

different profile tyres fitted on front and rear

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2008 29,440 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,437 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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FC04 UMT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FC04 UMT, 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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FC04 UMT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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