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809 EWL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

138,211 mi
Last recorded138,211 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration809 EWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 138,211 miles

underside of vehicle has undertray covering parts

Pass 23 Aug 2024 136,984 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 134,950 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 132,859 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 131,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 129,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

head lamps dull

Pass 4 Jul 2019 125,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 123,283 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 118,270 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak engine

Central Front Upper Oil leak engine

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Fail 18 Aug 2017 118,270 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak engine

Central Front Upper Oil leak engine

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

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 27 Aug 2016 115,869 miles

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

Front Upper Oil leak engine

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

underside covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2015 113,082 miles

Centre Front Lower oil leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 110,219 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r handbrake 280kg o/s/r120kg

Pass 24 Aug 2013 103,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 96,142 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,968 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 23 Aug 2010 77,453 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 66,829 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 60,507 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,608 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 49,540 miles

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

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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809 EWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 809 EWL, 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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809 EWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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