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NL04 DDF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,556 mi
Last recorded141,556 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 DDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 141,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake pedal has free travel

Pass 30 Apr 2021 133,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted fitted to underside not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Feb 2021 133,685 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

covers fitted to underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2020 128,721 miles

Nearside Front headlight poor condition

Nearside Front tyre heavy cracks in tread

Nearside Rear coil spring poor condition

Offside Indicator switch faulty right hand side (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror glass poor condition

catching noise rear brakes

exhaust system very poor condition

parking brake warning lamp flashing on ,(weak return spring

runout to both rear tyres

slight play in steering rack

surface rust to front brake pipes

Fail 19 Mar 2020 128,721 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight poor condition

Nearside Front tyre heavy cracks in tread

Nearside Rear coil spring poor condition

Offside Indicator switch faulty right hand side (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror glass poor condition

catching noise rear brakes

exhaust system very poor condition

parking brake warning lamp flashing on ,(weak return spring

runout to both rear tyres

slight play in steering rack

surface rust to front brake pipes

Pass 21 Feb 2019 117,993 miles

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 117,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 111,930 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 107,230 miles

under body trims fitted obscuring items

Pass 15 Apr 2016 102,106 miles

under body trims fitted obscuring some items

Pass 17 Apr 2015 96,454 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,203 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 90,201 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 4 Apr 2013 82,738 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,456 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 63,118 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside & offside antiroll links dust covers split

Pass 22 Apr 2009 55,165 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 55,165 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,956 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,882 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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NL04 DDF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL04 DDF, 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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NL04 DDF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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