CarVerify

Free Car Check

FC04 UTH

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,468 mi
Last recorded163,468 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 UTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 163,468 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 163,468 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 147,690 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 134,992 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulder.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 134,984 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect polish lens ? (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect polish lens? (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.43mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulder.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 128,711 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 128,710 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 8 Mar 2016 123,950 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 123,950 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 118,150 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 3 Sep 2013 115,599 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge /deteriorated

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2013 115,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge /deteriorated

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2012 112,320 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket deteriorated slighty

Pass 1 Sep 2011 108,478 miles

Front brake discs heavily lipped

Rear brake pads only have limited wear left

Fail 31 Aug 2011 108,478 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake discs heavily lipped

Rear brake pads only have limited wear left

Pass 16 Jun 2010 94,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2009 75,667 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 31 May 2008 48,797 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,422 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FC04 UTH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UTH, 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 FC04 UTH?

You can check the full history of FC04 UTH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FC04 UTH registered?

FC04 UTH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is FC04 UTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC04 UTH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FC04 UTH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FC04 UTH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.