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AY04 VSN

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,864 mi
Last recorded88,864 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 VSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 88,864 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 88,734 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 80,160 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 79,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 69,815 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 62,587 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 54,878 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,289 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 44,574 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 43,573 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 43,571 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 22 May 2018 42,115 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 40,634 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 37,301 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 34,293 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 31,272 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 29,029 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 26,489 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 26,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 24,086 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 21,186 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 18,453 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 18,409 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 14,428 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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AY04 VSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AY04 VSN, 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 AY04 VSN registered?

AY04 VSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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The MOT history for AY04 VSN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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