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LO04 HBG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,389 mi
Last recorded100,389 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 HBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 100,389 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps will require machine polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged self tinting defective (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 100,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen blocked jet (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps will require machine polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged self tinting defective (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 99,768 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror self tinting deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 99,768 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror self tinting deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 95,048 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2021 95,048 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both hyeadlamps have product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to cords being exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2020 90,018 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ( both front headlamps ) (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 83,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 76,401 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 76,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect needs a polish, (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall, 225 45 17, (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect needs a polish, (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge, 245 40 17, (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge, no cords exposed yet,

Pass 18 May 2017 68,126 miles

Center brake lamp inside boot.

Fail 18 May 2017 68,126 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement steel arm, (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17, outer sidewall kerb damage, (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall kerb damage, (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Center brake lamp inside boot.

Pass 19 May 2016 57,823 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 54,237 miles

Both front tyres have kerb damage to outer sidewalls.

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,398 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,101 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,488 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges + slightly damaged on outer side wall

Fail 28 Oct 2011 41,486 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges + slightly damaged on outer side wall

Pass 5 Mar 2011 37,174 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 28,459 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre slightly damaged to outer side wall

Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,883 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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LO04 HBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LO04 HBG, 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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LO04 HBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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