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M88 EES

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,645 mi
Last recorded110,645 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 EES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 110,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 110,645 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective both front (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 103,931 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 103,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 95,520 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 91,107 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,763 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 80,245 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 80,244 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 74,543 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,082 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)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 68,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,031 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 60,993 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,379 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,555 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 39,555 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 33,899 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,997 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 31,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,800 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 25,132 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,086 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 16,119 miles

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

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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M88 EES is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol 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 M88 EES, 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 M88 EES registered?

M88 EES is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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