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HT04 GVP

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,575 mi
Last recorded113,575 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 GVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 113,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 112,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

under body covers obstructing view of brake pipes and vehicle structure

Pass 4 Apr 2022 110,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underneath

Fail 4 Apr 2022 110,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underneath

Pass 7 Apr 2021 105,768 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 105,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 101,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,537 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 89,537 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,547 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 79,547 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,792 miles

Rear centre exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 75,792 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear centre exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,469 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 74,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,844 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,781 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 66,781 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 64,434 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded,handbrake effort low on n/s

Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,508 miles

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

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 23 Feb 2009 48,921 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 48,891 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2007 35,722 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 35,722 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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HT04 GVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HT04 GVP, 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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HT04 GVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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