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RE04 CVG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,464 mi
Last recorded135,464 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 CVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 135,464 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 135,464 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 121,964 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 May 2015 115,101 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 441,946 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 111,115 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 111,115 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 106,016 miles

Front brake disc's worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc's worn

Fail 21 May 2012 150,838 miles

Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 93,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,038 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 105,022 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 101,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 78,288 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 77,918 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RE04 CVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RE04 CVG, 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 RE04 CVG registered?

RE04 CVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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