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SO04 THV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,535 mi
Last recorded87,535 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 THV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 87,535 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 86,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 74,618 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 74,610 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 56,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

Rear nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges

suspension components and underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2019 53,892 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 53,890 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2018 45,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in treads.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 43,357 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,769 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 39,105 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 39,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,088 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust Hanger Fractured

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2013 34,822 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 May 2013 34,822 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,869 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2012 31,869 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,456 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,835 miles

n/s +o/s front brake discs light corrosion inner surface

Fail 23 Jul 2010 25,831 miles

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

n/s +o/s front brake discs light corrosion inner surface

Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,094 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,700 miles

Centre Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 15,875 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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SO04 THV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SO04 THV, 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 SO04 THV registered?

SO04 THV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is SO04 THV safe to buy?

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