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FM04 TUP

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

160,114 mi
Last recorded160,114 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 TUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 160,114 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced D bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced D bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear has a surface rust under vehicle

Rear suspention components corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2026 160,114 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced D bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced D bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear has a surface rust under vehicle

Rear suspention components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2025 159,355 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 152,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 152,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens excessively deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens excessively deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 145,693 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))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 145,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes above fuel tank /marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexible hose /marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn brake reaction arm ball joint /marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe /to flexible hose /marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe /to flexible hose /marked (1.1.11 (c))

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2022 138,356 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2022 138,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Lower under tray fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre thin outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 131,698 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 111,827 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 111,273 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 100,669 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 100,343 miles

Emissions not tested major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,206 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 90,206 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 90,194 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 87,356 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 84,455 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 81,487 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 77,955 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 73,113 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 73,113 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,919 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 65,919 miles

Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 57,650 miles

Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 57,650 miles

Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,066 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 50,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 40,872 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 28,721 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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FM04 TUP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 FM04 TUP, 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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FM04 TUP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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