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R1 SDY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,531 mi
Last recorded115,531 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 SDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 115,531 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from both rocker cover gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 115,094 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 115,094 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 114,675 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 113,994 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 113,350 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 113,350 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 112,696 miles

Central Front Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 112,696 miles

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

Central Front Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 110,677 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 108,449 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)

Uneven tyre wear on nearside front tyre.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 105,852 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 101,139 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 96,481 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 96,481 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 90,541 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 84,156 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 84,116 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 75,799 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,425 miles

Oil leak

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 56,711 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,102 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 47,100 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,322 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,677 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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R1 SDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R1 SDY, 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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R1 SDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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