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KC04 SDY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,675 mi
Last recorded120,675 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 SDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 120,675 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 120,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ALUMINIUM ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 108,179 miles

front arm bushes deteriated resulting in slight play

front discs slightly worn

o/s/f shocker slightly leaking

Fail 10 Jun 2016 108,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

3x exhaust brackets broken but exhaust secured

exhaust slight blow from rear box

front arm bushes deteriated resulting in slight play

front discs slightly worn

o/s/f shocker slightly leaking

Pass 30 May 2015 100,356 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 92,399 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 92,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 88,548 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 85,231 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 85,231 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 84,149 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 84,149 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,407 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 75,384 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 67,141 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 58,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,711 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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KC04 SDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc 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 KC04 SDY, 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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KC04 SDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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