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C13 TTA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

131,085 mi
Last recorded131,085 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 TTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 131,085 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 131,079 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 129,175 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 129,179 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 126,422 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 117,801 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 117,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 108,758 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 105,346 miles

slight play in steering rack

slight play on front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Aug 2020 105,346 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

slight play in steering rack

slight play on front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Aug 2019 98,473 miles

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

engine/floor covers corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2019 98,473 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine/floor covers corroded

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 20 Aug 2018 89,109 miles

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

engine/floor covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2018 89,109 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

engine/floor covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 82,877 miles

engine/floor covers fitted

front brake pads worn

Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,460 miles

engine/floor cover fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,141 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn

Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,773 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,200 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,190 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 43,190 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,236 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,358 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 28 Feb 2008 32,730 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 32,730 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C13 TTA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol 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 C13 TTA, 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 C13 TTA registered?

C13 TTA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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