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MB04 DFF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,058 mi
Last recorded172,058 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 DFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 172,058 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 161,475 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 161,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 150,783 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2013 140,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 140,688 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 131,120 miles

centre stop lamp inop

nsr tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2012 131,119 miles

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

centre stop lamp inop

mil light staying on

nsr tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2011 119,212 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 96,257 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 76,369 miles

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

small cuts to n/s/r and n/s/f tyre walls

small marks in windscreen

Fail 14 Jul 2009 76,369 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

small cuts to n/s/r and n/s/f tyre walls

small marks in windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2008 68,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 68,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,348 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear dif seal leaking

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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MB04 DFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MB04 DFF, 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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MB04 DFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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