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FD04 XZB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

149,482 mi
Last recorded149,482 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 XZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 149,482 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 149,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 138,884 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 128,025 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 113,614 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 105,940 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 102,609 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 102,609 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 98,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 95,783 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,398 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35r18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 95,398 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35r18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,697 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 89,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,593 miles

NSR tyre sidewall starting to perish

Fail 8 Aug 2013 87,593 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

NSR tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,318 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 76,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,710 miles

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

OS wiper in poor condition.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 55,329 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 55,329 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 55,108 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,219 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2009 47,209 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2008 40,878 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 34,980 miles

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

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 XZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XZB, 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 FD04 XZB registered?

FD04 XZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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