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R31 MEE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,042 mi
Last recorded146,042 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 MEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 146,042 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 146,040 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 143,769 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 143,769 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 138,486 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 128,231 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 128,231 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 123,908 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 123,907 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 119,346 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 119,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 112,860 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 108,051 miles

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

n/s parking brake reading low

Pass 1 Feb 2013 101,872 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 96,276 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 87,131 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Jun 2011 87,125 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,175 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,063 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 54,420 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 54,420 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 21,407 miles

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

Offside 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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R31 MEE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R31 MEE, 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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R31 MEE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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