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N11 AVW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,569 mi
Last recorded158,569 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 AVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 158,569 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 158,569 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 156,679 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 156,494 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side and offside (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2018 150,819 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both fronts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

General rear axle corrosion

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Under bonnet covers fitted

Underside covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 146,361 miles

both front seatbelts slightly freyed

Fail 5 Sep 2017 146,361 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front seatbelts slightly freyed

Pass 20 Sep 2016 139,549 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 139,549 miles

Emissions not tested car wont idle (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 127,187 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 127,187 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 126,812 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 114,975 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 103,335 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,067 miles

possible fuel leaking smell of diessl, but no obvious signs of leakage without dismantling components. further investigation advised...

Pass 11 Jun 2011 88,179 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the outside

Fail 11 Jun 2011 88,179 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the outside

Pass 14 Jun 2010 84,337 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 83,783 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 83,767 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack at offside front

Pass 19 Mar 2009 71,033 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 71,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,109 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 52,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,794 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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N11 AVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel 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 N11 AVW, 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 N11 AVW registered?

N11 AVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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