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GU04 ECT

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,824 mi
Last recorded110,824 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 ECT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 110,824 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 105,717 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 102,008 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 95,239 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 91,310 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2021 91,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 86,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,535 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 73,867 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 73,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 65,825 miles

Gearbox transmission leak.

Fail 23 May 2017 65,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Gearbox transmission leak.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 58,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2014 56,566 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2013 53,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,430 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 47,605 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 44,106 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2008 28,763 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,906 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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GU04 ECT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 GU04 ECT, 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 GU04 ECT registered?

GU04 ECT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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