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FD04 KVE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,054 mi
Last recorded132,054 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 KVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 132,054 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 123,229 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 112,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 112,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 100,191 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 100,191 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 90,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 84,479 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,549 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 77,549 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 69,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,069 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 64,069 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,792 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 58,787 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,755 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,089 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 43,794 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 36,052 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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FD04 KVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD04 KVE, 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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FD04 KVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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