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SE04 SVJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,020 mi
Last recorded158,020 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 SVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 158,020 miles

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 152,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 146,600 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 146,600 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 141,586 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 131,194 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 121,229 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 114,112 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 114,112 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,784 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 94,018 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 93,680 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 83,824 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,793 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 73,793 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 61,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 61,644 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,545 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,269 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)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 44,254 miles

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

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

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 20 May 2008 30,977 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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SE04 SVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SE04 SVJ, 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 SE04 SVJ registered?

SE04 SVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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