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VX04 ZMU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,834 mi
Last recorded172,834 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 ZMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2023 172,834 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) N/s steering rack tie rod arm excess play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear lower suspension joints have corrosion leaking out of gaitors no play or faults found

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens deteriating

N/s parking brake slight low effort

N/s/r tyre perishing

O/s/f exhaust mount corroded & broken

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 161,425 miles

Advise; Long parking brake travel.

Pass 2 Jul 2021 146,768 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 146,764 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 132,026 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 120,999 miles
Pass 12 May 2017

front headlamp lenses faded

Fail 10 May 2017

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front headlamp lenses faded

Pass 13 May 2016 119,212 miles

both headlamp lenses starting to fade

both rear tyres getting low

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre started to perish

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 3 May 2016

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamp lenses starting to fade

both rear tyres getting low

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre started to perish

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 20 Apr 2015 110,691 miles

head light lenses faded

Fail 18 Apr 2015 110,691 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

head light lenses faded

Pass 3 May 2014 92,221 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear shock absorbers worn

Fail 24 Apr 2014 91,799 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear shock absorbers worn

Pass 2 May 2013
Pass 10 May 2012 68,203 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,155 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,757 miles

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

slight "drag" on n/s/rear brake--on both hand & parking brake

Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,512 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 35,123 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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VX04 ZMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VX04 ZMU, 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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VX04 ZMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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