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FE04 VCM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,501 mi
Last recorded55,501 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 VCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 55,501 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside, inner edges of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2026 55,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower-rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside, inner edges of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 54,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 52,820 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 52,819 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 51,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 49,850 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 49,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 48,808 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,135 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 45,913 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 lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

headlamps cleaning device not working

indicator stalk slightly worn

Fail 11 Mar 2019 45,912 miles

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

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

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 lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

headlamps cleaning device not working

indicator stalk slightly worn

Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,522 miles

indicator stalk sticking

Pass 10 Mar 2017 40,005 miles

Front discs worn/lipped

Rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2016 35,166 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,070 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 35,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,448 miles

all four tyres have slight perishing within sidewall and treads

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,214 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,851 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,672 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,597 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,116 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,036 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,027 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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FE04 VCM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 FE04 VCM, 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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What year was FE04 VCM registered?

FE04 VCM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FE04 VCM shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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