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DS04 FML

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,304 mi
Last recorded155,304 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 FML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 155,304 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 155,304 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 146,298 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 146,298 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 137,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and very worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 29 Nov 2018 134,223 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 134,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 128,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Inner 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 128,557 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner 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 Inner 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 122,454 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 115,962 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 109,232 miles

both front forward arm bushes

Fail 2 Dec 2014 109,232 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front forward arm bushes

Pass 3 Dec 2013 105,001 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on outside shoulders

nearside parking brake has a slow rate of increase

Fail 27 Nov 2013 104,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on outside shoulders

nearside parking brake has a slow rate of increase

Pass 28 Nov 2012 93,699 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,111 miles

near side rear hand brake reading poor

Pass 26 Nov 2010 74,715 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 65,873 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 53,198 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)

front tyres on legal limit

Pass 6 Oct 2007 43,551 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 41,872 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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DS04 FML is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS04 FML, 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

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What year was DS04 FML registered?

DS04 FML is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is DS04 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS04 FML shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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