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EX04 VPA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,315 mi
Last recorded57,315 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 VPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 57,315 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 56,927 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Apr 2024 55,874 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 55,874 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front spring (1.2.1 (g))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 53,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2022 48,646 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2021 43,643 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,874 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 39,722 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 39,722 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 38,167 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 32,852 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,448 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 28,558 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,511 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 24,198 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 21,486 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 18,458 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,924 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,370 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 9,811 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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EX04 VPA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EX04 VPA, 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

How do I check the history of EX04 VPA?

You can check the full history of EX04 VPA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX04 VPA registered?

EX04 VPA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is EX04 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 VPA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX04 VPA have outstanding finance?

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