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KG04 JHL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

181,749 mi
Last recorded181,749 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG04 JHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 181,749 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 181,749 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 174,404 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 174,400 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2021 166,176 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 161,416 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 153,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 153,506 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 142,584 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 142,581 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 130,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner end of suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded supply pipes marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 120,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer side wall damaged but not down to cords

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded supply pipes over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded supply pipes to both hoses (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake efficiency only just passed at 17%

Pass 15 Apr 2015 110,546 miles

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

advise replace front number plate to correct spacings

Fail 13 Apr 2015 110,546 miles

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

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

advise replace front number plate to correct spacings

Pass 10 Apr 2014 101,203 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 101,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 88,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,622 miles

front discs slightly worn

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection to be carried out

Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,479 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,328 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 65,538 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 37,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,809 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,121 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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KG04 JHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KG04 JHL, 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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KG04 JHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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