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CLK 500K

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,665 mi
Last recorded66,665 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLK 500K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 66,665 miles

all brake discs corroded

slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 15 Nov 2024 65,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2023 60,386 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 60,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 59,117 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 57,574 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 54,884 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 54,883 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 51,259 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 49,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished top outer side

Fail 5 Apr 2018 49,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished top outer side

Pass 7 Apr 2017 46,514 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 42,262 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 42,260 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2015 37,384 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,384 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,228 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 24,767 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 24,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,312 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,001 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 15,999 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,132 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 13,132 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 7,998 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 5,512 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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CLK 500K is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CLK 500K, 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 CLK 500K registered?

CLK 500K is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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