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CU04 UJW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

172,127 mi
Last recorded172,127 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 UJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 172,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 167,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 161,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 161,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 155,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 155,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 153,858 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 153,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 150,890 miles

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Fail 27 Mar 2019 150,890 miles

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

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 16 Feb 2018 148,265 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 148,262 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides product on lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 146,085 miles

Front Aero wipers worn

Fail 3 Mar 2017 146,061 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Front Aero wipers worn

Pass 11 Mar 2016 138,032 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 130,764 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 114,846 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Sep 2013 107,448 miles

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside wing mirror glass slightly faded

slight gearbox oil leak

unable to see condition of inner rear brake pads

unable to see some test items under bonnet & under vehicle due to plastic covering

Fail 17 Sep 2013 107,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside wing mirror glass slightly faded

slight gearbox oil leak

unable to see condition of inner rear brake pads

unable to see some test items under bonnet & under vehicle due to plastic covering

Pass 26 Sep 2012 86,616 miles

cut o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2011 60,851 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 60,636 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,985 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,616 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,145 miles

both rear tyres nearing limit

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

rear brake pads very low

Pass 11 Apr 2007 17,763 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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CU04 UJW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CU04 UJW, 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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CU04 UJW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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