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MK04 ZVC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,824 mi
Last recorded143,824 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 ZVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 143,824 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 141,675 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine managment light on time of test

Fail 9 Jul 2018 141,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail rear (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine managment light on time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2017 133,550 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 126,408 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 126,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 117,866 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 111,246 miles

both rear wheels slight bind

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer wall but no cord showing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jul 2013 105,093 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 98,656 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 98,571 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 92,259 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 86,179 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 77,478 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 9 May 2008 70,650 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 70,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 48,957 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 48,957 miles

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

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 ZVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZVC, 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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MK04 ZVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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