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FC04 GVG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

106,071 mi
Last recorded106,071 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 GVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 106,071 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 106,071 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 102,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear shock absorbers corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under arch cover. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. 2 yellow dots. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Wait for light, change discs with pads. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Towards front of car, both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Towards front, both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Trays and sills fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 2 Dec 2024 102,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear shock absorbers corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under arch cover. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. 2 yellow dots. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Wait for light, change discs with pads. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Towards front of car, both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Towards front, both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Trays and sills fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 14 Dec 2023 98,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. Very close! (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch under covers. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. 2x yellow dots. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 5 Dec 2023 98,342 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Caste bush, replace arm and bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. Very close! (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch under covers. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. 2x yellow dots. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 30 Nov 2022 94,939 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wait for light. Change disks with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 30 Nov 2022 94,939 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wait for light. Change disks with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 90,822 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 7 Dec 2021 90,822 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 87,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 84,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 27 Nov 2019 84,379 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 78,025 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limits. And wearing on outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 78,018 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limits. And wearing on outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 72,898 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 72,896 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trac control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,099 miles

Full Underbody Panel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 67,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush camber arm bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Full Underbody Panel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 61,801 miles

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit 2mm 225/50R16

Fail 30 Nov 2015 61,801 miles

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

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit 2mm 225/50R16

Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,250 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE AND CRACKED

Pass 5 Dec 2013 52,539 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 52,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 48,230 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 43,297 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 38,489 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,233 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,438 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 21,573 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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FC04 GVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FC04 GVG, 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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FC04 GVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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