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H18 RHW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

124,282 mi
Last recorded124,282 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 RHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 124,282 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 122,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 122,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 119,847 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 119,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 117,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 116,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 114,671 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,391 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 113,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 111,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 111,569 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 109,643 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 109,641 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Pre rear axle mount corroded through & both gearbox mounts weak (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 107,318 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 103,703 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 103,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 98,212 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 93,145 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 93,145 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,416 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 73,795 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 73,795 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 67,012 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,266 miles

Front brake discs worn thin

Front brake pads worn thin

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2008 47,900 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 46,463 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 34,672 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 34,660 miles

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

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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H18 RHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 H18 RHW, 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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H18 RHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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