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Year2004
0-60mph9.2 sec
FuelDiesel
Power170 BHP
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MERCEDES CLK270 CDI ELEGANCE

General information

Make MERCEDES
Model CLK CLK270 CDI ELEGANCE
Colour Blue
Year of manufacture 2004
Top speed 143 mph
0 - 60 mph 9.2 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 170 BHP
Max. torque 400 Nm at 1.800 rpm
Engine capacity 2.685 cc
Cylinders 5
Fuel type Diesel
Consumption city 29.4 mpg
Consumption extra urban 49.6 mpg
Consumption combined 39.2 mpg
CO2 emission 183 g/km
CO2 label I
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-07-01
Pictures 14
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2025-02-28
MOT pass rate
69 %
MOT passed 18
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 27
Total items failed 24
MOT #26 2024-02-29 14:38
MOT test number 293958893372
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2025-02-28
Advice
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MOT #25 2024-02-29 09:18
MOT test number 677210285774
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Advice
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advice
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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MOT #24 2023-02-17 12:49
MOT test number 447945497430
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MOT #23 2022-02-21 13:58
MOT test number 989840673114
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MOT #22 2021-02-17 11:35
MOT test number 833177437797
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #21 2020-02-26 12:37
MOT test number 710322602737
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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MOT #20 2020-02-26 12:37
MOT test number 874843033477
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Advice
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MOT #19 2019-02-27 16:15
MOT test number 944624885660
Result Passed
MOT #18 2019-02-21 10:15
MOT test number 856249964593
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Fail
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Fail
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #17 2018-02-14 14:58
MOT test number 211304264799
Result Passed
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MOT #16 2018-02-10 08:14
MOT test number 218929988426
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Fail
Front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Fail
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bushes (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
MOT #15 2017-02-16 12:38
MOT test number 449673343102
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
MOT #14 2017-02-16 12:38
MOT test number 173342282796
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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MOT #13 2016-02-20 10:55
MOT test number 365597506558
Result Passed
MOT #12 2015-02-16 16:33
MOT test number 905427545014
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #11 2015-02-10 08:47
MOT test number 376411845003
Result Failed
Fail
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fail
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
MOT #10 2014-02-13 14:11
MOT test number 135424644094
Result Passed
MOT #9 2013-02-14 11:48
MOT test number 155545143441
Result Passed
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MOT #8 2012-01-31 16:49
MOT test number 135591332051
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
MOT #7 2011-02-22 17:47
MOT test number 816333751045
Result Passed
MOT #6 2011-02-22 17:47
MOT test number 189313951080
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
MOT #5 2010-02-25 16:28
MOT test number 531916050031
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
MOT #4 2009-02-04 08:08
MOT test number 110835039040
Result Passed
MOT #3 2008-02-08 11:18
MOT test number 832669438072
Result Passed
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MOT #2 2008-02-07 14:27
MOT test number 460598438069
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
MOT #1 2007-02-06 18:45
MOT test number 134017037077
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 March 2025
MOT Expires: 28 February 2025
Tax status 1 March 2025
Days left 309
MOT expiry date 28 February 2025
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 49
Band I
Single payment (12 months) £ 320,00,-
Single six month payment £ 176,00,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 336,00,-
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 27
First mileage registration 2004-02-27
Last registration 2024-02-29
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Registration #1 2004-02-27 11 mi
Registration #2 2007-02-06 14.667 mi
Registration #3 2008-02-07 21.819 mi
Registration #4 2008-02-08 21.819 mi
Registration #5 2009-02-04 27.793 mi
Registration #6 2010-02-25 36.400 mi
Registration #7 2011-02-22 42.430 mi
Registration #8 2012-01-31 47.437 mi
Registration #9 2013-02-14 52.823 mi
Registration #10 2014-02-13 58.609 mi
Registration #11 2015-02-10 65.099 mi
Registration #12 2015-02-16 65.099 mi
Registration #13 2016-02-20 69.382 mi
Registration #14 2017-02-16 71.604 mi
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1740 mm
Height 1413 mm
Length 4638 mm
Wheel base 2715 mm
Kerb weight 1645 kg
Max. allowed weight 2100 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 62 l
Fuel delivery Direct Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 4
Number of axles 2
Engine number 61296730345073

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