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WG04 EFB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,923 mi
Last recorded156,923 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 EFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 156,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 155,287 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 155,275 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 150,946 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 136,069 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 135,611 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 118,148 miles

Advise right front tyre worn at both edges.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 102,515 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 100,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2015 100,099 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 97,480 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

n/s/f tyre outer edge below limit

Fail 16 Aug 2014 97,450 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

n/s/f tyre outer edge below limit

Pass 28 Aug 2013 94,640 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 94,640 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

brake wear indicator on dash

Pass 17 Feb 2012 88,720 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 31 Jan 2011 80,356 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 80,310 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,830 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,247 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 1 Apr 2008 49,370 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,533 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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WG04 EFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel 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 WG04 EFB, 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 WG04 EFB registered?

WG04 EFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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