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S80 MVE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,401 mi
Last recorded174,401 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 MVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 174,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 174,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion exhaust

Pass 15 Sep 2023 163,412 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 154,379 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 154,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 145,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes visual inspection only due to access restriction - pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 145,648 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides tyre fitted in wrong direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes visual inspection only due to access restriction - pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear brake station binding - advise brake check/service (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 136,533 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust/gearbox support bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge very close to allowed limits - advise change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres kerb damaged/split around kerb protection areas outer sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 136,533 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides drop link upper boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm - inner bush perished/split/worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust/gearbox support bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge very close to allowed limits - advise change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres kerb damaged/split around kerb protection areas outer sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 133,356 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 133,262 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 130,251 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 129,344 miles

Nearside Rear Lens damaged

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 129,344 miles

Nearside Rear Lens damaged

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.4.A.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 125,523 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 125,523 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring broken Both (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 118,128 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 118,128 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.4.A.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 112,454 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 108,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nsr back up side light on

Fail 24 Apr 2013 108,311 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nsr back up side light on

Fail 24 Apr 2012 101,561 miles

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

front and rear brake discs and pads worn

n/s/r tyre borderline on legal limit (o/s/r nearing limit)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 101,561 miles

front and rear brake discs and pads worn

n/s/r tyre borderline on legal limit (o/s/r nearing limit)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 96,508 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 96,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 96,009 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 77,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

advise front wipers

Pass 15 Mar 2008 48,490 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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S80 MVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S80 MVE, 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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S80 MVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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