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SB04 MSB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,989 mi
Last recorded161,989 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 MSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 161,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2022 161,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2022 161,820 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 158,495 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

slight play in offside steering

Fail 11 Dec 2020 158,299 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 148,918 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 143,061 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 136,449 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 125,913 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 115,893 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 115,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 104,294 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,266 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 86,417 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 86,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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 2 Mar 2011 79,238 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 73,625 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 66,949 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 66,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,780 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 43,771 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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SB04 MSB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SB04 MSB, 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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SB04 MSB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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