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MF04 PVW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,959 mi
Last recorded109,959 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 PVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 109,959 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 109,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 101,120 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 101,120 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 94,498 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Jul 2019 94,493 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted/engine

Pass 6 Jul 2018 85,007 miles

Exhaust mounting centre broken

Offside front spring coil tail broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight judder from front discs

Under panels fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2018 85,007 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

EOBD light on

Indicator switch faulty does not stay on when turning right (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight judder from front discs

Under panels fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 77,439 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 77,434 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,116 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 70,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 61,689 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 61,687 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 53,521 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,315 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,559 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,469 miles

front tyres getting worn and rubber cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2011 29,469 miles

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

front tyres getting worn and rubber cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,374 miles

UNDER BODY COVERED UP

Fail 21 Jul 2010 24,374 miles

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

UNDER BODY COVERED UP

Pass 16 Jul 2009 18,094 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2008 11,326 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

o/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2007 7,539 miles

o/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

o/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted

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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MF04 PVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MF04 PVW, 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 MF04 PVW registered?

MF04 PVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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