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DG04 SXS

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,600 mi
Last recorded71,600 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 SXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 71,600 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 67,066 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 67,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Castor / torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 63,915 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 63,910 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 62,122 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 60,764 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 60,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 56,284 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 56,284 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 53,404 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 49,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 41,672 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,628 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 34,082 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,655 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bearing noisey on front of engine

front tyre treads cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,119 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,095 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,309 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,695 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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DG04 SXS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DG04 SXS, 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 DG04 SXS registered?

DG04 SXS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is DG04 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG04 SXS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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