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GL04 XFK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,631 mi
Last recorded173,631 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 XFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 173,631 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 173,377 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 168,398 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 157,718 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 151,182 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 146,748 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

O/S HEAD LAMP FOCUS IS POOR

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

REAR TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

Fail 30 Aug 2016 146,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

O/S HEAD LAMP FOCUS IS POOR

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

REAR TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

Pass 2 Sep 2015 142,615 miles

1 SILL COVERS FITTED 2 UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT

O/S HEAD LAMP FOCUS IS POOR

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 142,614 miles

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

1 SILL COVERS FITTED 2 UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT

O/S HEAD LAMP FOCUS IS POOR

O/S HEAD LAMP LENS IS CRAZED

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 139,051 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 139,051 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake pipes at rear rusting.

handbrake operation stiff.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 134,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 134,112 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 127,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light is on

front brake discs are worn

Fail 29 Aug 2012 127,238 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light is on

front brake discs are worn

Pass 2 Sep 2011 117,817 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 106,508 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 93,731 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 93,731 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 80,652 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 64,469 miles

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

slight roughness in sterring, all ok at present moment

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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GL04 XFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL04 XFK, 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 GL04 XFK registered?

GL04 XFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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