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MB04 EVJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,168 mi
Last recorded124,168 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 EVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 124,168 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 99,580 miles

under try fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 9 Feb 2017 96,533 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 96,532 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40x17 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 93,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 93,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front 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 27 Jun 2014 91,045 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 86,941 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine lamp on

near rear side light cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2013 86,516 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine lamp on

near rear side light cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2012 77,417 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 7 Jul 2012 77,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Jun 2011 67,671 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 4 Jun 2011 67,670 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,552 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 61,552 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,031 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 52,031 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2008 42,029 miles

E.M.L, lit. Requires dealership attention.

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

Fail 15 May 2008 42,029 miles

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

E.M.L, lit. Requires dealership attention.

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

Pass 22 May 2007 32,889 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 23,578 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 23,573 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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MB04 EVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EVJ, 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 EVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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