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S6 SEF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,849 mi
Last recorded121,849 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 SEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 121,849 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2026 121,848 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 121,201 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

Fail 6 Mar 2024 121,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

Pass 28 Jul 2022 119,292 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 119,282 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 116,030 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 111,929 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 105,620 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 105,620 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 100,591 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,361 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,974 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 89,962 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,377 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 78,257 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,490 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,905 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 65,934 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 57,912 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,091 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,605 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,545 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 41,543 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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S6 SEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S6 SEF, 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 S6 SEF registered?

S6 SEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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