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SV54 FGC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

221,650 mi
Last recorded221,650 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 FGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 221,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2018 331,015 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and underbody covers not allowing full inspection

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2017 188,119 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 175,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 171,563 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 154,187 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 136,196 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 136,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2012 113,212 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 89,362 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 89,362 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 63,493 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

blue tint to headlights

plastic sill, under engine and body covers

sections of high level stop light inoperative

some corrosion on rear brake discs

weld repair in o/s/f wheel rim

Fail 5 May 2010 63,493 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

blue tint to headlights

front brake discs worn and lipped

parking brake warning light on

plastic sill, under engine and body covers

sections of high level stop light inoperative

some corrosion on rear brake discs

weld repair in o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 5 May 2009 41,097 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 41,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,737 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 31,763 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 18,818 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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SV54 FGC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SV54 FGC, 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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SV54 FGC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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