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EA04 KNU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

152,804 mi
Last recorded152,804 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 KNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 152,804 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 152,804 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 142,217 miles

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

pad warning lamp on

Fail 29 Aug 2024 141,930 miles

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

pad warning lamp on

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 130,482 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 127,169 miles

Front tyres showing edge wear

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Aug 2022 127,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front tyres showing edge wear

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2021 122,505 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 115,568 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s misting (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 115,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s misting (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 106,046 miles

Centre exhaust mount missing but the system is secure.

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

Fail 10 May 2019 106,046 miles

Centre exhaust mount missing but the system is secure.

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 98,610 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 98,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 88,291 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear exhaust mount broken/ missing

Pass 16 Jun 2016 82,524 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,195 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 60,853 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 20 Jun 2012 57,688 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,961 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 51,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,013 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 40,807 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,915 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,710 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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EA04 KNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,597cc 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 EA04 KNU, 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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EA04 KNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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