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SG04 VXW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,904 mi
Last recorded85,904 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 VXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 85,695 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2020 85,692 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated wont release all the way leaving handbrake light on dash (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,812 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Speedometer operation impaired only digital working correctly (7.8 (b) (i))

discs corroded

exhaust corroding-bracket missing

handbrake release slightly worn

o/s/r tyre agecracked-tread around 3mm

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 84,812 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Speedometer operation impaired only digital working correctly (7.8 (b) (i))

discs corroded

exhaust corroding-bracket missing

o/s/r tyre agecracked-tread around 3mm

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 83,715 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 83,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,098 miles

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

brake pipes waxoiled

Fail 16 Mar 2017 77,094 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake pipes waxoiled

Pass 9 Feb 2016 76,678 miles

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

rear brake pipes heavily wax-oiled

Fail 3 Feb 2016 76,654 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,195 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Jan 2014 71,506 miles

ESP light on (steering angle sensor fault)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,717 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 22 Jan 2013 68,705 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 64,740 miles

rear nearside tyre approaching wear bars and wall poor condition

Fail 19 Jan 2012 64,697 miles

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

rear nearside tyre approaching wear bars and wall poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,102 miles

general underside of vehicle slightly corroded

n/s/f,o/s/f and rear brake pipes slightly pitted

Fail 2 Feb 2011 60,102 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

general underside of vehicle slightly corroded

n/s/f,o/s/f and rear brake pipes slightly pitted

Pass 27 Jan 2010 58,156 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 55,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,350 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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SG04 VXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SG04 VXW, 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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SG04 VXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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