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NC04 GKU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,187 mi
Last recorded131,187 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 GKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 131,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 125,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 112,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 112,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at center clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded connectors corroded at fuel tank ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Jul 2018 106,356 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at center clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded connectors corroded at fuel tank ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,092 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 99,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,216 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Centre Rear Boot luggage area floor not able to check due to contents

Under vehicle under cover /tray full length fitted obscuring components

Fail 21 Jun 2016 93,213 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Centre Rear Boot luggage area floor not able to check due to contents

Under vehicle under cover /tray full length fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 85,245 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,160 miles

brake warning light on dash

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 79,595 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 79,594 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,358 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,575 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,390 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,932 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,069 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,930 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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NC04 GKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NC04 GKU, 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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NC04 GKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 July 2004.

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