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GJ04 WVC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

192,526 mi
Last recorded192,526 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 WVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 192,526 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 192,526 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 183,468 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 174,810 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 174,810 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 165,644 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 158,299 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 158,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 146,244 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 146,181 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 146,165 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 128,315 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 128,315 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 103,282 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 80,663 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,993 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 49,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,190 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 25,190 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 25,174 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GJ04 WVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GJ04 WVC, 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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GJ04 WVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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