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M333 ELF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,624 mi
Last recorded158,624 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 ELF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 158,624 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 158,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 129,896 miles

Indicator stalk doesnt hold in the right turn position

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 129,896 miles

Indicator stalk doesnt hold in the right turn position

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working 239 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 108,600 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 99,004 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f tyre has a split not exposing cords in sidewall n/s/f tyre has a split not showing cords in sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2014 91,979 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake just achieves required efficiency

Fail 7 Feb 2014 91,946 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 83,444 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres just on limit recommend immediate renewal

Pass 19 Dec 2011 74,298 miles

both front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,456 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 58,455 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 52,561 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 52,561 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,406 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 44,266 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 44,266 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,308 miles

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

Front reg plate has very slight water ingress

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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M333 ELF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M333 ELF, 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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M333 ELF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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