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C1 GCT

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,404 mi
Last recorded49,404 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 GCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 49,404 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 49,404 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 48,607 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 46,775 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 45,459 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 45,458 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 43,137 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 40,821 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 39,435 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 37,192 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,785 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,765 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 33,765 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 28,790 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 27,359 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,482 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 25,482 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 22,828 miles

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,238 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,790 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,965 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 11,376 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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C1 GCT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C1 GCT, 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 C1 GCT registered?

C1 GCT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 July 2004.

Is C1 GCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 GCT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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