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HG04 LWY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,871 mi
Last recorded128,871 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 LWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 128,871 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 124,376 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 114,866 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 114,866 miles

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,337 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear above subrframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear above subrframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,617 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 18 Apr 2017 68,617 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 6 May 2016 67,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 67,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 64,661 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 64,657 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,309 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 62,309 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,864 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,360 miles

O/S/F Tyre tread worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,750 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 49,822 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 39,585 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,853 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 24,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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HG04 LWY 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 HG04 LWY, 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 HG04 LWY registered?

HG04 LWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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