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SS04 AEP

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,765 mi
Last recorded119,765 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS04 AEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 119,765 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 109,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 109,210 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Wearing on Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Corrosion Developing Underside of Vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 109,209 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Wearing on Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Corrosion Developing Underside of Vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides- Front to Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 102,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 93,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 68,418 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,697 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 51,697 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brakes sticky (parking brake)

centre exhaust mounting bracket badly corroded

parking brake not self returning

Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,377 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 46,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,961 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 42,961 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,829 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 40,829 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,745 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 35,745 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,486 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 21,884 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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SS04 AEP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 1,796cc petrol 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 SS04 AEP, 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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SS04 AEP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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