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FT04 PFA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,229 mi
Last recorded95,229 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 PFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 95,229 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 91,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

washers poor

Fail 10 Oct 2022 91,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Antiroll bar D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear arm.) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle/rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 88,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box weld (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 83,719 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 72,056 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 72,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 71,724 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 71,723 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,606 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox

Fail 22 Jun 2017 70,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox

Pass 2 Jul 2016 67,267 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 63,293 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,648 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,492 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,019 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,782 miles

n/s/r tyre cut inner tread

Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,365 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 32,364 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 31,778 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,555 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,631 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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FT04 PFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FT04 PFA, 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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FT04 PFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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