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AK02 KAT

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

130,576 mi
Last recorded130,576 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 KAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 130,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords recamend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 130,576 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords recamend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 127,029 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 125,623 miles

air bag turned off

Pass 12 Jul 2023 121,676 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 117,908 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 107,894 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 100,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 100,603 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 93,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 88,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 81,955 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

items removed from drivers view

plastic shrouds fitted to underside of vehicle limited inspection

Fail 31 Jan 2017 81,955 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

items removed from drivers view

plastic shrouds fitted to underside of vehicle limited inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2016 78,265 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 78,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 75,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pipes covered by plastic shroud limited inspection

front coil springs corroded

front discs slightly corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2014 70,925 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 70,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

cut in nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2013 67,114 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2013 67,114 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 56,076 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,601 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 44,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 31,277 miles

nearside bottom ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,154 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 14,774 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 14,774 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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AK02 KAT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AK02 KAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK02 KAT registered?

AK02 KAT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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