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AC04 FTA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,782 mi
Last recorded165,782 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 165,782 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly handle broken but working (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 165,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking from engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake lever not releasing correctly handle broken but working (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 154,761 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 143,238 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 131,994 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 122,793 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 119,543 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 119,543 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 115,141 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 112,162 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x4 (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 112,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x4 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 108,155 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 108,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 104,197 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 100,758 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 97,379 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 92,876 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 86,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 86,264 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,755 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)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 76,765 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 70,555 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f castor and camber bushes splitting

Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 55,019 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 55,019 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,064 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 45,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,768 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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AC04 FTA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AC04 FTA, 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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AC04 FTA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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