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HG04 UUS

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,302 mi
Last recorded142,302 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 UUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 142,302 miles

COOLANT HEADER TANK HAS SLIGHT LEAK

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 142,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

COOLANT HEADER TANK HAS SLIGHT LEAK

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 134,209 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 118,214 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres have edge wear

Fail 6 May 2016 115,760 miles

Indicator switch faulty on offside operation / does not stay on (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres have edge wear

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,677 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 93,614 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 93,614 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 79,168 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,853 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 68,791 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 59,882 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 59,882 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 46,513 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,513 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,727 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 23,955 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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HG04 UUS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 miles. This 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 UUS, 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 HG04 UUS registered?

HG04 UUS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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