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KW04 VGU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,234 mi
Last recorded139,234 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 VGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 139,234 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 127,791 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 119,184 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 113,411 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 113,394 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 109,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic undershield fitted to underside of veihcle covering underbody components.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 105,321 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 105,235 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,313 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 92,717 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 81,493 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,903 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 52,188 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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KW04 VGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KW04 VGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW04 VGU registered?

KW04 VGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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The MOT history for KW04 VGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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