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SA04 DTZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,356 mi
Last recorded78,356 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 DTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2022 78,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 75,608 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre / rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive G/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 75,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre / rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive G/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 74,418 miles

Offside Rear LIGHT CLUSTER BROKEN

SLIGHT BIND BOTH FRONT BRAKES

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD

Fail 20 Aug 2020 74,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD

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

Offside Rear LIGHT CLUSTER BROKEN

SLIGHT BIND BOTH FRONT BRAKES

Pass 16 Sep 2019 71,305 miles

Offside Rear TAIL LIGHT LENSE BROKEN

Fail 16 Sep 2019 71,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENSE FADED (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENSE FADED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear TAIL LIGHT LENSE BROKEN

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,212 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 64,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 59,130 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 58,979 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken. (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Bulb warning light on.

Central Front Sweat of oil from gearbox.

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion Sub frame. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight engine noise, suspect pulley.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens showing signs of weathering reducing beam image (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens showing signs of weathering reducing beam image (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Oil leak gearbox seal has slight oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 55,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens showing signs of weathering reducing beam image (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens showing signs of weathering reducing beam image (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Oil leak gearbox seal has slight oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,075 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 53,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,444 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 50,444 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,263 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,986 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,959 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,406 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 28,542 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,336 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 19,641 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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SA04 DTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA04 DTZ, 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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SA04 DTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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