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ET04 VML

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,242 mi
Last recorded122,242 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 122,242 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 117,685 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2024 111,858 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2024 111,821 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid none working no noise from pump (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 108,483 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2022 102,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2022 102,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2021 96,810 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

slight corrosion on under body componets

Pass 6 Aug 2020 94,568 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 93,105 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 93,105 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 86,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion starting on suspension parts

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 20 Dec 2018 86,559 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion starting on suspension parts

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2017 83,982 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 23 Dec 2016 80,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cut in side wall of tyre, no ply or cords showing

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 80,321 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cut in side wall of tyre, no ply or cords showing

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,671 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,380 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,142 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,348 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,242 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,068 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 36,145 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 24,495 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,583 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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ET04 VML is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET04 VML, 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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ET04 VML is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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