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KR04 DGU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

197,455 mi
Last recorded197,455 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 DGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 197,455 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 197,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 191,182 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 191,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 180,333 miles

225/45/ZR17/94W.

Fail 22 Jul 2021 180,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Bottom arm. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

225/45/ZR17/94W.

Gearbox tray loose.

Pass 23 Jul 2020 171,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Slight movement. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 171,142 miles

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Slight movement. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 161,546 miles

225/45/R17/91W. OF 5 OR 2.5 NR 2.5 NF 4mm.

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 161,546 miles

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

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

225/45/R17/91W. OF 5 OR 2.5 NR 2.5 NF 4mm.

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 151,058 miles

225/45/R17/91W. 6mm. 245/40/R17/91Y. 5mm.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central silencer has corroded badly and is leaking slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end has slight free play recommend replacement. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 151,058 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken off. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken off. (6.1.2 (a))

225/45/R17/91W. 6mm. 245/40/R17/91Y. 5mm.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central silencer has corroded badly and is leaking slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end has slight free play recommend replacement. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 143,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 50% worn. (3.5.1g)

Fronts 225/45/R17/91W. 5mm. Rears 245/40/R17/91Y. 3mm.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads 80% worn. (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 135,065 miles

225/45/R17/91W. Both 6mm.

245/40/R17/91Y. Both 5mm.

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 135,065 miles

225/45/R17/91W. Both 6mm.

245/40/R17/91Y. Both 5mm.

Exhaust system not adequately supported Made new center mount. (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 124,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mounting corroded away

Fail 3 Aug 2015 124,581 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount corroded/broken

Pass 10 Jul 2014 115,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2013 106,020 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 106,020 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 98,454 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 91,623 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 85,141 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 85,088 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 75,124 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 75,112 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 60,932 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 45,972 miles

Boot lid brake lamp cracked

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake near end of its working travel.

Fail 4 May 2007 45,972 miles

Boot lid brake lamp cracked

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake near end of its working travel.

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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KR04 DGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 KR04 DGU, 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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KR04 DGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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