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RG04 CWP

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,521 mi
Last recorded160,521 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG04 CWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 160,521 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 160,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 151,808 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 142,882 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 142,675 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 131,198 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 126,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 117,530 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 117,509 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 117,325 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements at 16%

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 5 Jul 2018 117,324 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 8 Jun 2017 114,259 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 107,787 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 100,676 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 100,673 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,479 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has small cut in sidewall no ply or cords showing

offside rear tyre has small cut in sidewall no ply or cords showing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2012 77,528 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,332 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,891 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 56,950 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 56,950 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 48,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 May 2007 37,778 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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RG04 CWP 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 68%.

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 RG04 CWP, 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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RG04 CWP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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