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TR03 JUL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,559 mi
Last recorded118,559 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR03 JUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 118,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges perishing and under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 115,397 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 114,942 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 112,459 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of o/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2019 112,459 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of n/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of o/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 110,383 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 110,383 miles

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear inners (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 110,373 miles

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

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

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

BOTH REAR INNER TYRE WALLS SPLITS IN TYRE BUT CORDS NOT EXPOSED TIME OF TEST!!

CENTER EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN OFF

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2-3MM (CENTER)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 16 May 2017 109,348 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,425 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 98,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side Walls Cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre Side Wall Cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2015 86,263 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,881 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,948 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 65,587 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 63,421 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 63,421 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 75,376 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 52,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 44,987 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)

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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TR03 JUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 TR03 JUL, 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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What year was TR03 JUL registered?

TR03 JUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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