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OW04 MTU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,287 mi
Last recorded97,287 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 97,287 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 97,265 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 93,967 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 93,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn steel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 90,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 85,804 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 82,395 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,478 miles

3 tyres starting to crack

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 11 Apr 2019 79,436 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH ns and os BLOOMED. see item * (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush on lower rearmost arm split / de-bonded/ displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH ns and os weathered * (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake: Park brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Readings: L / R 130 / 170 EFF % = 17

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres starting to crack

corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,925 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 75,259 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all four (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner (3.5.1i)

plastic undertrays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside parts

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,060 miles

ALL INNER BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW THIS IS A VISUAL CHECK ONLY.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,710 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,375 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 63,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2012 57,957 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 57,957 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,532 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 55,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 67,773 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front tyre cuts outer wall

Nearside rear tyre cuts outer wall

Pass 2 Feb 2010 67,773 miles

Nearside front tyre cuts outer wall

Nearside rear tyre cuts outer wall

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,105 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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OW04 MTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MTU, 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 OW04 MTU registered?

OW04 MTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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