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GF04 VKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,820 mi
Last recorded98,820 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 VKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 98,820 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 98,494 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 98,488 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 98,002 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 97,997 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working substituting offside brake light as fog (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 97,008 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 97,001 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 95,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 93,823 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 93,823 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 93,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 93,212 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 93,044 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 92,515 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 92,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 91,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 89,772 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 89,771 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,401 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 81,860 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,152 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,162 miles

front brake discs and pads in poor condition

outer edge worn both front tyres

rear tyres run under inflatted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,822 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 69,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,399 miles

edge wearing both front tyres

Fail 8 Apr 2009 60,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

edge wearing both front tyres

Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,614 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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GF04 VKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF04 VKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF04 VKJ registered?

GF04 VKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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