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R6 SBD

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,404 mi
Last recorded81,404 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 SBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 81,404 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 81,402 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 76,169 miles

Vehicle fitted with under shield

Pass 14 Sep 2021 73,831 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2021 73,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 73,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front lamp missing

Pass 13 Sep 2019 72,216 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 72,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 70,034 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 70,034 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 67,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 60,925 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 56,218 miles

oil leak under neath

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,306 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 53,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre starting to crack on the inner tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,135 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 51,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,321 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,976 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 42,974 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,310 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,038 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 17,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,645 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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R6 SBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R6 SBD, 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 R6 SBD registered?

R6 SBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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