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SYD 278

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,071 mi
Last recorded91,071 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYD 278
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 91,071 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 88,976 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 88,966 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 85,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 79,380 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 75,446 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 74,034 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 69,746 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 63,417 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,196 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,556 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 50,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 50,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,218 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 47,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,820 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,887 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 36,849 miles

front & rear brake discs rusted & slightly scored

offside front tyre cut on inner wall

Fail 4 May 2010 36,626 miles

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

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

Split in inner side wall nearly down to cords on o/s/f tyre

Pass 4 May 2010 36,626 miles

Split in inner side wall nearly down to cords on o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,811 miles

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly and has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 16 Jul 2008 27,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly and has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2007 26,574 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 26,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

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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SYD 278 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYD 278, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SYD 278 registered?

SYD 278 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is SYD 278 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYD 278 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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