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GV04 TYK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,820 mi
Last recorded113,820 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 TYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 113,820 miles

Park brake lever/ pedal has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres perished edges and have minor cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 111,449 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres perished edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 110,500 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres perished edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn and perished edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 106,713 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 102,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 100,065 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 100,042 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 95,970 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2018 95,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2017 91,434 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 91,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 86,844 miles

Mil light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Sill, Floor & Engine under trays fitted

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear anti roll bar

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 86,799 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Mil light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Sill, Floor & Engine under trays fitted

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear anti roll bar

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 81,326 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust centre pipe hanger broken

oil leak

undertrays & sills covers fitted cant check for corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2014 76,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre pipe hanger broken

sill covers & floor covers fitted cant check for corrosion

slight corrosion; exhaust rear anti roll bar

Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

floor covers fitted cant check for corrosion

front disc worn

Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,758 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,175 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 64,558 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 64,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 59,414 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,773 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 48,677 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 48,677 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 42,298 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 32,174 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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GV04 TYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GV04 TYK, 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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GV04 TYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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