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GK04 MSX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,707 mi
Last recorded90,707 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 MSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 90,707 miles

Exhaust mounting defective @ Middle Section, Offside (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing/Splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing/Splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 May 2025 88,916 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 88,916 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 88,057 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 87,056 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 86,001 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror side repeater lens damaged

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust metal mounting bracket broken & not fully secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing mirror glass slightly deteriorating

Offside Rear number plate light slightly dim

both front headlight beam images not fully clear

Pass 29 Apr 2021 83,862 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 83,855 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 81,866 miles

Offside Front exhaust bracket detatched but still supported

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 18 May 2018 80,636 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Exhaust bracket broke off but still supported.

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

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 May 2017 79,328 miles

Front exhaust pipe mounting broken & not fully secure

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad getting low (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2017 79,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front exhaust pipe mounting broken & not fully secure

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2016 75,316 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 63,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 51,148 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,963 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,296 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2011 24,552 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 24,542 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 15,074 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 13,228 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,693 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 MSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MSX, 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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What year was GK04 MSX registered?

GK04 MSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 April 2004.

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