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KR04 KCE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Brown Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

229,717 mi
Last recorded229,717 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 KCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 229,717 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 229,708 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 225,419 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 216,746 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 206,662 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 196,517 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 188,243 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 180,225 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 170,342 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 170,342 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 156,285 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 151,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 151,077 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 144,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

hand brake effiency only just meet

Pass 23 Nov 2012 135,085 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 128,997 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 118,605 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 118,605 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 107,908 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 107,908 miles

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

All four brake discs are lightly corroded possibly due to lack of use.

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

Pass 15 May 2008 105,691 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 105,691 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2007 86,159 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 86,159 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Brown with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KR04 KCE, 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 KR04 KCE registered?

KR04 KCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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