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MBZ 3875

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,914 mi
Last recorded96,914 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 3875
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 96,914 miles

All rear suspension heavily corroded

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

Rear spare wheel area corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 96,768 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 96,564 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front lower arms corroded

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear antiroll bar corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded and split

Rear lower and upper arms corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,636 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 95,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,613 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 91,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2018 88,098 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

exhaust support deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2018 88,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

exhaust support deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2017 83,898 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 77,817 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,029 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 70,029 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 65,020 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,367 miles

o/side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,322 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,616 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,217 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 42,872 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 42,872 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,286 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 35,284 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,936 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 22,033 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,033 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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MBZ 3875 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MBZ 3875, 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 MBZ 3875 registered?

MBZ 3875 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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