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OW04 MSU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,794 mi
Last recorded180,794 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 MSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 180,794 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 180,794 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 173,203 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 166,436 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 166,436 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 149,626 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 149,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 134,888 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 134,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlight image poor

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlight loose

Suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,717 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers side (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 119,573 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers side (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 103,684 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

O/s headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 103,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 W (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)

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

O/s headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,533 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,798 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,587 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 67,516 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2012 55,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,173 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,835 miles

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2007 26,530 miles

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

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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OW04 MSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OW04 MSU, 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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OW04 MSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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