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GM04 CEF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,130 mi
Last recorded105,130 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 CEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 105,130 miles

Headlamps cloudy

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 104,087 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 104,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 97,835 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 97,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 94,167 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 94,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 89,905 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 86,802 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low tread on outer edge not below limits at time of test.

Fail 23 Sep 2019 86,788 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre getting low tread on outer edge not below limits at time of test.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 83,730 miles

slight play/wear in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

very slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 20 Sep 2018 83,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

slight play/wear in steering system not to x/s at time of test.

very slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,304 miles

headlamp lenses slightly cloudy still has aim and pattern at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low tread on outer edges not below limits at time of test.

slight play/wear in front wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 80,304 miles

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

headlamp lenses slightly cloudy still has aim and pattern at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low tread on outer edges not below limits at time of test.

slight play/wear in front wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,452 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 72,422 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,179 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 66,179 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,470 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low tread on outer edges not below limits at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 62,470 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low tread on outer edges not below limits at time of test.

n/s/f coil spring corroded not broken at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,064 miles

center stop,only 50% OF lights not working

rear tyres just legal

Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,072 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,092 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 49,705 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,151 miles

middle brake light not working

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Aug 2007 29,590 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 29,351 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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GM04 CEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GM04 CEF, 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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GM04 CEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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