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FR54 SAM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

177,024 mi
Last recorded177,024 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR54 SAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 177,024 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 162,857 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 155,515 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 155,510 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 137,336 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 137,332 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2016 124,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 124,255 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 113,561 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust brackets corroded away from front pipe

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 113,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust brackets corroded away from front pipe

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 106,068 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on edges

rear bumper brocken

Pass 4 Feb 2013 102,244 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2013 102,243 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2012 100,545 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 100,545 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2010 98,832 miles

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

parking brake warning light on

rear bumber cracked/damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2010 98,832 miles

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

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

parking brake warning light on

rear bumber cracked/damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2009 87,789 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 87,789 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 68,359 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 68,358 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 51,758 miles

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

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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FR54 SAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FR54 SAM, 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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FR54 SAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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