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SC04 JVL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

105,755 mi
Last recorded105,755 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 JVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 105,755 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 104,220 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 103,162 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake requires adjustment

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears , worn to 2.5 mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rears (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 103,161 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake needs adjustment

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5 mm approx. both rears 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve stem defective, both rears (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 102,388 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2020 102,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2019 99,619 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 98,374 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 98,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 87,501 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 78,018 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 106,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 66,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,497 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 57,497 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 56,439 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 56,439 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,268 miles

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

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

creaking from rear rose bushes

Fail 12 Jun 2014 52,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

creaking from rear rose bushes

Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,525 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 48,525 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,719 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 46,719 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,107 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 44,107 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,236 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 40,236 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,836 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,046 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,843 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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SC04 JVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 SC04 JVL, 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 SC04 JVL registered?

SC04 JVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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