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SY04 EHX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

175,855 mi
Last recorded175,855 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 EHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 175,855 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 175,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 169,634 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 159,297 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 159,297 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 145,651 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 145,651 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 143,945 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 133,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 122,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2013 122,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2012 110,373 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper damaged on n/s/f o/k at this time

Fail 15 Nov 2012 110,373 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper damaged on n/s/f o/k at this time

Pass 27 Oct 2011 97,569 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres have cuts on side walls not deep enoufgh to reach the cords

Fail 27 Oct 2011 97,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres have cuts on side walls not deep enoufgh to reach the cords

Pass 23 Sep 2010 86,271 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 86,271 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

hand brake warning light on

Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,941 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 60,850 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 60,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 49,466 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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SY04 EHX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SY04 EHX, 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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SY04 EHX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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