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C12 CMC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,643 mi
Last recorded55,643 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 CMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 55,643 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 54,789 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 54,014 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 54,009 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 52,927 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2022 51,300 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 48,828 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 48,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 46,462 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 46,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 44,260 miles

advise both front tyres cracking

Pass 29 Dec 2016 42,494 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 30 Dec 2015 42,172 miles

Both front tyres outer sidewalls starting to crack.

Engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 40,741 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre brakelight broken and insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2013 38,768 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 36,363 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 34,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,598 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,591 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,498 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,223 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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C12 CMC 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 C12 CMC, 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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C12 CMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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