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E2 ERA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

104,497 mi
Last recorded104,497 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 ERA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 104,497 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both the nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both the nearside and offside (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2025 103,961 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both the nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both the nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both the nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fail 26 Mar 2025 103,943 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both the nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both the nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both the nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2024 103,649 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both the nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Back side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both the nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both the nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2023 103,200 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2023 103,198 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 30 Dec 2021 102,420 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 102,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 99,414 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 99,413 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 96,914 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 96,910 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 95,030 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 95,030 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,911 miles

Central exhaust system and mounting bracket slight corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 90,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Central exhaust system and mounting bracket slight corroded

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 87,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 83,243 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 83,241 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 72,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front seat belt slow too retun

wipres worn

Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front seat belt slow too retun

wipres worn

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 68,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2012 61,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres spilting and cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres spilting and cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,532 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,866 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 40,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 34,459 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 27,338 miles

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

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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E2 ERA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 E2 ERA, 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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E2 ERA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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