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MK04 ZRG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,299 mi
Last recorded157,299 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 ZRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 157,299 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 151,258 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 146,655 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 12 Sep 2022 146,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2021 142,761 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 142,742 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 136,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlamp lens deteriorating slightly affecting beam patterns

Fail 16 Sep 2020 136,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlamp lens deteriorating slightly affecting beam patterns

Pass 10 Sep 2019 125,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp temporary repair made

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 114,451 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear centre exhaust support bracket detached

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 99,199 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre worn off on edges of tread

headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,659 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre worn off on edges of tread

centre rear exhaust bracket broken away

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2016 90,655 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre worn off on edges of tread

centre rear exhaust bracket broken away

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,649 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,515 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 64,515 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 59,342 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 59,342 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,217 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,391 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,502 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,471 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 45,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 41,007 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 41,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,610 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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MK04 ZRG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK04 ZRG, 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 MK04 ZRG registered?

MK04 ZRG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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