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OV04 UGX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,213 mi
Last recorded129,213 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 UGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 129,213 miles

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

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))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 129,213 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative front level sensor rod not attached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 126,173 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 126,173 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative self levelling rod detached (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 122,610 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front, front arm dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

heater plug light on

Fail 23 Jun 2022 122,610 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s front inner on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front, front arm dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

heater plug light on

Pass 9 Jun 2021 115,568 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front , front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

heater plug light on

no n/s reverse light

Fail 9 Jun 2021 115,567 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front , front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

heater plug light on

no n/s reverse light

Pass 24 Jun 2020 111,226 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 111,226 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 105,903 miles

Intercooler hose not held in clips.

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 16 May 2019 105,903 miles

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

Intercooler hose not held in clips.

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 8 May 2018 97,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 May 2018 97,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 May 2017 92,469 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 89,318 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 89,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,324 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust section becoming deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2015 82,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust section becoming deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,041 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre getting low/slight cut in side wall

Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,959 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight cut on o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 68,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,906 miles

engine light on

Fail 31 Mar 2011 61,906 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,075 miles

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

n/s/f tyre needs replacing soon

Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,112 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 20 May 2008 45,882 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 45,570 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,570 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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OV04 UGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 OV04 UGX, 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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OV04 UGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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