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SO04 UMY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,909 mi
Last recorded157,909 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 UMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 157,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2019 153,661 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 150,578 miles

Advise brake pad warning light on

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

advise genral condition overall

Fail 12 Feb 2018 150,562 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Advise brake pad warning light on

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 24 Jan 2017 143,940 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 143,940 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 137,483 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 137,483 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 128,271 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 121,161 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 121,161 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 113,703 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 113,703 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 102,146 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 102,146 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 91,584 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 86,346 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 81,955 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 81,955 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,497 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 UMY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UMY, 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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SO04 UMY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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