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GL04 YVF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

40,736 mi
Last recorded40,736 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 YVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 40,736 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2026 40,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reverse lamp vehicle pre September 2009

Pass 2 May 2025 39,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2025 39,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 39,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 37,644 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 33,105 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 33,101 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 31,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

front brake discs worn

front wipers slightly smearing

offside mirror glass deteriorating but still got view to rear

Pass 27 Feb 2020 28,875 miles

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

front discs worn

offside mirror glass deteriorating but still got view to rear

Fail 27 Feb 2020 28,862 miles

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

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

front discs worn

offside mirror glass deteriorating but still got view to rear

Pass 1 Mar 2019 27,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 27,870 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 25,250 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

both front tyres cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2017 24,062 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,101 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 23,100 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 22,165 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,147 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 19,956 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 18,386 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 15,589 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 12,332 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 8,486 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 8,486 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 6,470 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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GL04 YVF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 GL04 YVF, 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 GL04 YVF registered?

GL04 YVF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is GL04 YVF safe to buy?

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