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3226 RU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,461 mi
Last recorded39,461 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3226 RU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 39,461 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 38,304 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 38,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 36,616 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 35,257 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 35,256 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 34,114 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 33,257 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 33,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 32,304 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 30,894 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer tread and has cuts in the sidewall

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the outer tread and has cuts in the sidewall

Fail 27 Sep 2018 30,889 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer tread and has cuts in the sidewall

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the outer tread and has cuts in the sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2017 28,525 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 27 Sep 2016 26,927 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall

both front tyres have cuts in the sidewalls

rear exhaust box is damaged in side has a rattle

Pass 24 Sep 2015 25,438 miles

both front tyres have cuts in the sidewalls

Pass 29 Sep 2014 23,309 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 21,336 miles

n/s front tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

o/s front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,855 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,958 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 14,916 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,819 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,265 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 7,487 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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3226 RU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc 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 3226 RU, 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 3226 RU registered?

3226 RU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is 3226 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3226 RU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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