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DSL 10

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,480 mi
Last recorded71,480 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSL 10
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 71,480 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 69,888 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 68,330 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))

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

light corrosion to rear suspension

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 29 Jan 2024 68,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

light corrosion to rear suspension

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,919 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 67,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements background printing inside margin (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 67,430 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 66,786 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))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 66,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 66,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear brake discs

engine cover fitted

front brake discs are wearing unevenly

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 62,251 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 60,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,587 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper blade's starting to smear

Fail 12 Oct 2012 44,786 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,786 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 37,383 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and lipped.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,346 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,040 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,410 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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DSL 10 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DSL 10, 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 DSL 10 registered?

DSL 10 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is DSL 10 safe to buy?

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