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HV04 DHG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

131,226 mi
Last recorded131,226 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 DHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 131,226 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 126,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

heat sheiled loose

Fail 21 Feb 2023 126,615 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

heat sheiled loose

Pass 7 Mar 2022 119,690 miles

strong smell off fuel but no visable leak

Fail 4 Mar 2022 119,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

stronge smeel off fuel under bonnet but no visable leaks

Pass 15 Mar 2021 114,928 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 114,929 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 107,632 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 107,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,469 miles

covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2019 97,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 86,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 86,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 76,970 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 73,580 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 69,503 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 69,503 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2014 60,909 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to n/s/f tyre rim saver

o/s/f jacking point pad missing

Fail 23 Apr 2013 54,116 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake wear warning light on

damage to n/s/f tyre rim saver

front and rear brake pads appear to be getting low

o/s/f jacking point pad missing

Pass 15 May 2012 47,040 miles

slight distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

srs light on this soon will become a failure

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Fail 14 May 2012 47,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre down to wear bars

slight distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

srs light on this soon will become a failure

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 19 May 2011 42,955 miles

n/s/r tyre getting close to weaar bars

s.r.s light on

ssome distortion to n/s/f wheelinner rim

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 19 May 2011 42,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre getting close to weaar bars

s.r.s light on

ssome distortion to n/s/f wheelinner rim

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 19 May 2010 36,537 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 28,248 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre close to outside edge slight damage to n/s/f wheel outer rim slight distortion to inner rim slight damge to outer side wall

Fail 21 May 2009 28,248 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in o/s/f tyre close to outside edge slight damage to n/s/f wheel outer rim slight distortion to inner rim slight damge to outer side wall

Pass 29 Mar 2008 20,611 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 15,398 miles

nearside front tyre cut on kerbing strip

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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HV04 DHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HV04 DHG, 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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HV04 DHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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