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P13 KCB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

166,483 mi
Last recorded166,483 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 KCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 166,483 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak EXPANSION TANK ()

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

FRONT PANEL CORRODED

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 160,771 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 160,725 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 148,806 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 148,806 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 140,082 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2017 134,275 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 134,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 133,906 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 128,174 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 126,804 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 125,140 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 107,392 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 91,343 miles

Both Front Castor arm bushes worn/split

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/R tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 78,651 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 78,564 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,881 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 63,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 63,708 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,003 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 46,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,914 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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P13 KCB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P13 KCB, 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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P13 KCB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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