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W6 SWB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,796 mi
Last recorded113,796 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 SWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 113,796 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 113,635 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 109,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen has stone chip

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

powersteering pump noisy

Fail 29 Jun 2019 109,153 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen has stone chip

Fail 10 Dec 2018 108,612 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 100,400 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 100,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush weak (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush weak (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 91,936 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 91,936 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 84,430 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 84,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 79,034 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,386 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,335 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 64,770 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,749 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,140 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,787 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 42,787 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 21,692 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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W6 SWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W6 SWB, 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 W6 SWB registered?

W6 SWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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