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G15 SOU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

143,265 mi
Last recorded143,265 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 SOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 143,265 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 143,265 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2025 142,377 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Fail 24 May 2025 142,377 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2024 141,313 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 141,313 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 140,228 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 138,871 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 137,331 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 137,331 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 134,615 miles

Front Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 130,968 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 130,967 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 126,056 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 120,824 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 120,824 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 107,795 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 101,139 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 92,706 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 84,614 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,338 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 69,936 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 61,609 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 49,990 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 49,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,122 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,317 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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G15 SOU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G15 SOU, 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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G15 SOU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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