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FY04 GCF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,923 mi
Last recorded103,923 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 GCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2023 103,923 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 100,606 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 100,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 97,388 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 97,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 94,463 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 94,463 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 90,885 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 87,650 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 87,650 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 84,740 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 78,616 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)

nsf top mount noisey

rear diff leak

Pass 18 May 2015 69,737 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 55,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 44,411 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 40,837 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 36,817 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 36,811 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 32,557 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 27,728 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 22,920 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 May 2008 22,920 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,298 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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FY04 GCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FY04 GCF, 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 FY04 GCF registered?

FY04 GCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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