MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,093 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight play in anti roll bar joints
slight play in both front suspension ball joints
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre pipe clamp/joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight glass deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight glass deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing possibly tucked behind seat (5.1.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
slight play in anti roll bar joints
slight play in both front suspension ball joints
EML on
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm, wearing on edge, perished (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
engine bay covers & under-trays fitted
offside front tyre wearing on edge, perished
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement , front arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement , front arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer has a hole (7.1.2)
EML on
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm, wearing on edge, perished (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
centre exhaust clamp broken
emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak
engine bay covers & under-trays fitted
offside front tyre wearing on edge, perished
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre bald outer edge and cuts
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre bald outer edge and cuts
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear high level stop light not working advise repair as soon as possible
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
CK04 TAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 CK04 TAU, 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
How do I check the history of CK04 TAU?
You can check the full history of CK04 TAU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was CK04 TAU registered?
CK04 TAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2004.
Is CK04 TAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for CK04 TAU shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does CK04 TAU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CK04 TAU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.