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T30 MEF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,052 mi
Last recorded165,052 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 MEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 165,052 miles

Front o/s/ & n/s tyres have bits out of side walls

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 165,051 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Front o/s/ & n/s tyres have bits out of side walls

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 141,325 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (1.7.5a)

Offside Front outer side wall

Fail 2 Sep 2016 140,380 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed wheel arch area (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short wheel arch area (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (1.7.5a)

Offside Front outer side wall

Pass 27 Aug 2015 116,376 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 116,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front slight damage tyre wall

Fail 2 Sep 2014 99,241 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 99,241 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 85,187 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 73,916 miles

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

Offside Front 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 5 Aug 2011 69,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 63,232 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 63,190 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,575 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,614 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,370 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,518 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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T30 MEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T30 MEF, 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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T30 MEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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