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FV04 RHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,408 mi
Last recorded144,408 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 144,408 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 144,408 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/s & O/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 135,530 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer+corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 125,394 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 117,034 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 104,142 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,238 miles

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

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 81,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front anti roll bar link fouling inner wheel arch cover

Fail 9 Oct 2014 81,038 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front anti roll bar link fouling inner wheel arch cover

Pass 13 May 2013 57,338 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 57,204 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 37,871 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 37,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 34,981 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 32,525 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 28,569 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly on inner faces

slight run-out on o/s/f brake

Pass 19 May 2008 24,952 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 20,644 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 20,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

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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FV04 RHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 FV04 RHJ, 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 FV04 RHJ registered?

FV04 RHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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