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GK04 KAJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,795 mi
Last recorded115,795 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 KAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 115,795 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 113,658 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 111,842 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2023 108,347 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 104,191 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 101,538 miles

Centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2021 101,538 miles

Centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 99,529 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,559 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 91,016 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 91,016 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 86,247 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET HANGER CORRODED

Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,446 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 79,445 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 72,606 miles

advise front and rear coil springs,starting to corrode

advise off side front tyre,tread wearing unevenly on both edges

Pass 9 May 2014 65,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly.

advise both front wheel bearings have slight play.

advise both rear coil springs corroded.

advise exhaust system corroded.

advise front brake discs corroded and worn.

advise nearside front bonnet catch faulty/broken does not lock.

Fail 9 May 2014 65,806 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly.

advise both front wheel bearings have slight play.

advise both rear coil springs corroded.

advise exhaust system corroded.

advise front brake discs corroded and worn.

advise nearside front bonnet catch faulty/broken does not lock.

Pass 10 May 2013 56,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear coil springs corroded.

advise exhaust system corroding.

advise front brake discs lipped and corroded.

advise offside front seat belt frayed.

advise offside front wheel bearing slight play.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 10 May 2013 56,524 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear coil springs corroded.

advise exhaust system corroding.

advise front brake discs lipped and corroded.

advise offside front seat belt frayed.

advise offside front wheel bearing slight play.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust system corroding

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,525 miles

advise auto gearbox pan gasket weeping

advise both front suspension tie bar bushs wearing-slight movement

advise exhaust system starting to corrode

advise front screen various small chips

advise off side door mirror glass cracked

advise off side door mirror indicator repeater damaged

advise steering rack gaitors stretched

advuise front brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,768 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 39,764 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,219 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,890 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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GK04 KAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GK04 KAJ, 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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GK04 KAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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