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SP54 KXE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,587 mi
Last recorded107,587 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 KXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 107,587 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all worn / corroded - ( slight ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear and front all worn - ( slight ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt - ( rear belts not tested ) ()

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both - ( slight ) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both - ( slight ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nail in tyre all tyres flat / low air pressure - ( nail or nails in all tyres ) ()

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure - ( wing / bonnet / lamp damaged - no sharp edge ) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist - ( engine / transmission ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. all brakes worn / corroded - ( slight ) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both slight - ( Non-obligatory stop lamp not working ) (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all worn / cracked - Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights - ( nearside front high limit ) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 107,581 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Central Oil leak Gearbox ()

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2017 124,378 miles

Nearside Front cracking along the tread

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

Offside Front cracking along the tread

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 May 2017 124,378 miles

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

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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front cracking along the tread

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

Offside Front cracking along the tread

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2016 101,414 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 101,414 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

front and rear exhaust hangers missing

near side rear tail light cracked but not showing wite light

Pass 20 May 2015 95,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 May 2015 95,849 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 May 2014 91,400 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear bumper has slight damage

unable to properly examine original brake pipes due to coating

Pass 7 May 2013 83,038 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,082 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)

Transmission has a slight fluid leak.

Pass 6 May 2010 42,250 miles

Automatic transmission leaking fluid.

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

Fail 6 May 2010 42,250 miles

Automatic transmission leaking fluid.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,310 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,741 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 16,570 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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SP54 KXE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP54 KXE, 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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SP54 KXE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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