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FSU 496

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

97,616 mi
Last recorded97,616 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSU 496
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 97,616 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 94,015 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 91,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,207 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 83,247 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 78,855 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 78,855 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,081 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,658 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,471 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,629 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,731 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,878 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,573 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,048 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,074 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,065 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,700 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,570 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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FSU 496 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FSU 496, 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 FSU 496 registered?

FSU 496 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is FSU 496 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSU 496 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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