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RL04 XWM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,520 mi
Last recorded68,520 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 XWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 68,520 miles

Both headlamp glasses slightly dull and beams slightly out of focus

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 68,520 miles

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

Both headlamp glasses slightly dull and beams slightly out of focus

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 66,324 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge

nearside rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

offside front headlamp dip beam image weak.

Pass 2 Feb 2022 65,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 63,796 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 62,746 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 58,831 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 58,803 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 57,451 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 56,328 miles

nearside repeater light lens damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2016 53,517 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Nearside repeater damaged

Rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 17 Jan 2015 51,809 miles

front number plate

head lamp switch faulty

Pass 11 Jan 2014 50,786 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 50,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 41,082 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder fully due to cover fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,864 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 38,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 35,301 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,594 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,344 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,143 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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RL04 XWM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL04 XWM, 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 RL04 XWM registered?

RL04 XWM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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