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S16 EPH

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

154,187 mi
Last recorded154,187 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 EPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 154,187 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

parking brake performance only just met pass criteria

Fail 15 Sep 2016 154,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

parking brake performance only just met pass criteria

Pass 2 Sep 2015 145,656 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 145,656 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 138,137 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)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 138,132 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 127,800 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 127,584 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 226,915 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 116,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 102,536 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 85,484 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 85,484 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 83,474 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 83,146 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 55,235 miles

nearside parking brake

Fail 5 Feb 2008 55,183 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S16 EPH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S16 EPH, 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 S16 EPH registered?

S16 EPH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is S16 EPH safe to buy?

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