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GH04 DCH

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,714 mi
Last recorded134,714 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH04 DCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 134,714 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 133,204 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 131,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 128,487 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 128,487 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 118,389 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres are getting close to the legal lemit advice replacment

Fail 1 Jun 2015 109,068 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres are getting close to the legal lemit advice replacment

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 81,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 74,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front coil spring broken at the lower end

Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,392 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,190 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,126 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,104 miles

plastic trims covering testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,734 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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GH04 DCH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 GH04 DCH, 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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GH04 DCH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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