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FL04 VLF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,595 mi
Last recorded48,595 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 VLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 48,595 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 46,374 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2024 43,211 miles

engine cover and undertrayfitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Jan 2024 43,156 miles

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

engine cover and undertrayfitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jul 2022 38,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 35,696 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Feb 2022 35,642 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Apr 2021 34,019 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 34,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 32,740 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 28,804 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 26,702 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 2 Dec 2017 26,619 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 23,737 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 21,466 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 18,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 16,180 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 14,301 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 12,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 10,043 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 8,693 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 6,587 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 4,626 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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FL04 VLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FL04 VLF, 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 FL04 VLF registered?

FL04 VLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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The MOT history for FL04 VLF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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