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KT04 XLV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,002 mi
Last recorded142,002 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 XLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 142,002 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 142,002 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken off/side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/side front (4.1.2 (c))

Sound deadening material insecure rear exhaust mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 138,232 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 135,153 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 131,644 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 131,644 miles

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/SIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 127,204 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 127,204 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 122,326 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust system mounting bracket corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 107,814 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 107,814 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 100,363 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 100,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades dirty

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 10 Jul 2013 92,076 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2012 84,182 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,162 miles

both front tyres outer edges worn

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jul 2010 56,969 miles

front pads 90% worn /trim panel insecure on offside of car

Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,003 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 26,887 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 26,887 miles

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

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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KT04 XLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KT04 XLV, 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 KT04 XLV registered?

KT04 XLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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