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FL04 WLW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,843 mi
Last recorded174,843 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 WLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 174,843 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 168,553 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS/OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear AXLE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING

UNDERTRAY AND SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 8 Aug 2024 156,990 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns/os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle/subframe/suspension components corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2023 141,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 140,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened huge band of corrosion to inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked - o/s/r, n/s/r & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 137,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 137,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicated a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 135,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and nsf covered in grease/dirt near hose connections (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 135,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & slight cracking + wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm on osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & slight cracking and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and nsf covered in grease/dirt near hose connections (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 133,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 123,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms are covered in gaurds for a full inspection

Fail 7 Dec 2018 123,896 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms are covered in gaurds for a full inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2017 118,644 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 118,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 109,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Dec 2015 99,994 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,881 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 90,724 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 88,054 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 88,054 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 85,998 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,104 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Feb 2011 85,066 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2010 83,197 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 70,628 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,086 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,165 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 WLW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WLW, 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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FL04 WLW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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