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SC54 OBN

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,590 mi
Last recorded118,590 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 OBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 118,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

Fail 6 Jul 2021

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working stays on (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlight bracket is broken but headlight is still secure

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

exhaust rubbers and brackets are deteriorated exhaust is hanging low but not insecure

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2019

rear coil springs corroded not broken and also floor around coil spring mounts are corroded but not holed

Fail 9 Mar 2019 112,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside not correct (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring cup completely cracked (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring cup completely cracked. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake disc backing plates badly corroded and loose.

Pass 15 Mar 2018

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

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

Rear anti roll bar has slight corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Rear anti roll bar has slight corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2018

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ESP warning light working as it should but display menu indicates a fault .Further investigation required

Exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017

brake pipes slight corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2016 87,590 miles

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

underbody and components slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 84,358 miles

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 78,866 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,741 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,554 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 60,437 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 60,437 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 35,045 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 22,502 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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SC54 OBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SC54 OBN, 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 SC54 OBN registered?

SC54 OBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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