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HC04 GVN

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,669 mi
Last recorded84,669 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 GVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 84,669 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 81,791 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 81,791 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 79,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 76,242 miles

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

Oil leak ()

handbrake release handle slightly loose

Fail 25 Aug 2017 76,241 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

handbrake release handle slightly loose

Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,690 miles

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Service wear to front brake discs and pads

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Some deterioration to headlamp lenses and patterns poor

Some deterioration to rear brake hoses and corrosion to ferules

Pass 17 Aug 2015 70,923 miles

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Light corrosion to rear subframe and components

Park lever release lever poor operation

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Service wear to front brake discs and pads

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Some free play to n/s front hub

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,054 miles

Slight deterioration to all brake hoses

Some corrosion to rear brake hose ferules

Some damage to n/s/r tyre wall and wearing close to service limits

Some service wear to all brake discs

Various plastic covers and liners preventing full examination

Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,069 miles

General corrosion to rear subframe and components

Light corrosion to brake hose ferules

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination of underside

Service wear to front brake discs

Some grinding from parking brake

Some uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,017 miles

n/s/r hand brake reading low

plastic covers over outer sills preventing full examination

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,796 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 57,784 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,595 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,829 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)

Rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2009 47,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

Rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,416 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,091 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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HC04 GVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HC04 GVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HC04 GVN registered?

HC04 GVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is HC04 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC04 GVN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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