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1538 D

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,818 mi
Last recorded119,818 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1538 D
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 119,818 miles

Front brake discs heat shields corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 119,760 miles

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

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES DETERRIORATED

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 12 Feb 2025 114,978 miles

MAJOR OIL LEAK

Fail 10 Feb 2025 114,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR OF CENTRE SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR SWIVEL BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MAJOR OIL LEAK

Pass 16 Feb 2024 110,264 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN SMOOTH ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE

Fail 14 Feb 2024 110,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER FORWARD OF REAR AXLE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN SMOOTH ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE

Pass 13 Feb 2023 107,123 miles

CUT IN N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED

EXHAUST SYATEM DETERIORATED

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 8 Feb 2022 103,951 miles

COOLANT LEAK FROM RESERVOIR OVER FLOW

TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Jan 2021 100,412 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 98,179 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 92,913 miles

HEADLAMP WASH INOPERATIVE

Fail 11 Feb 2019 92,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

HEADLAMP WASH INOPERATIVE

Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,526 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,010 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 78,100 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,153 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 67,711 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

nearside steering rack inner joint slight wear

Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,177 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,829 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,757 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,041 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,282 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,626 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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1538 D is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 1538 D, 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 1538 D registered?

1538 D is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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