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KO04 CFA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,353 mi
Last recorded106,353 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 CFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 106,353 miles

Parking brake efficiency just within limits

Pass 8 Dec 2016 102,325 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 102,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 98,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 1 Dec 2015 98,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Nov 2014 93,412 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 87,036 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 87,036 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 76,611 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn outer edges slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,611 miles

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

both front tyres worn outer edges slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2010 74,105 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on both edges

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 72,307 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 66,738 miles

n/s/f backing plate damaged

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,825 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 58,816 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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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KO04 CFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KO04 CFA, 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 KO04 CFA registered?

KO04 CFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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