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GK04 NGV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

140,984 mi
Last recorded140,984 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 NGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 140,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 140,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 140,265 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 137,766 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 134,389 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 132,799 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 132,799 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 130,395 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 125,211 miles

Engine cover/Under trays

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 125,193 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 121,412 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement strong advise (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement strong advise (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 117,198 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Apr 2016 117,191 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2015 111,126 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Mar 2015 111,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 101,169 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 101,169 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 91,785 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,428 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 77,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,418 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 63,418 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,786 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,532 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,671 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 15,671 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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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GK04 NGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GK04 NGV, 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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GK04 NGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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