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RG04 ERK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

123,665 mi
Last recorded123,665 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG04 ERK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 123,665 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 116,663 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play bothside inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 116,662 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play bothside inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 109,303 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 109,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 102,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 96,516 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 96,515 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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 28 Nov 2017 90,151 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 90,151 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 82,736 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 82,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 77,714 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 77,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 69,996 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 60,813 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 55,628 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 55,575 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,252 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 49,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 42,218 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

we advise that the o/s outer track rod end ball joint is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 3 Apr 2010 38,432 miles

Advise,chips to all tyres.o\s\f tyre balding on inner and outer edges.

Pass 21 Feb 2009 32,514 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 25,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 25,146 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,427 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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RG04 ERK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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