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G19 RYO

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

158,143 mi
Last recorded158,143 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 RYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 158,143 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks wiring loom hanging down cut though by tyre fire risk (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wires (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured cracked split (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold worn cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured cracked split (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central middle exhaust box broken inside

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses cracked half way down (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 16 Jul 2024 143,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 143,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 136,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 136,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components front arm in contact with strut (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components front arm in contact with strut (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 132,072 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 128,374 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 128,374 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 126,919 miles

head lamps need attention

Pass 20 Jun 2019 124,136 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 117,441 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 112,891 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 112,891 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 107,764 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 107,652 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,717 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

steering coarse in action

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2013 92,842 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)

Fail 28 May 2012 86,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 86,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 76,972 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 70,429 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 70,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 64,735 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 64,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 60,628 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,606 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 59,197 miles

high level brake light faulty

Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,926 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 45,926 miles

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

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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G19 RYO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 G19 RYO, 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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G19 RYO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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