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H5 WFL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

82,489 mi
Last recorded82,489 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 WFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 82,489 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear subframe rusted

Fail 3 Sep 2026 82,489 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear subframe rusted

Pass 10 Sep 2025 76,598 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear subframe rusted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2025 76,574 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear subframe rusted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2024 73,749 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 73,692 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 73,598 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 73,482 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 73,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside dash insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2020 73,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 73,169 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 72,306 miles

multiple failure warning messages on cluster and flashing/flickering warning lights

n/s/f tyre perished and low uneven edges

n/s/f wheel inner rim buckled

o/s/f tyre badly perished and low outer edge close to cord being exposed

park brake release handle mounting/dashboard insecure

very slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 15 May 2019 72,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of two bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of two bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

multiple failure warning messages on cluster and flashing/flickering warning lights

n/s/f tyre perished and low uneven edges

n/s/f wheel inner rim buckled

o/s/f tyre badly perished and low outer edge close to cord being exposed

park brake release handle mounting/dashboard insecure

very slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,070 miles

ONLY JUST PASSED REAR SERVICE BRAKE IMBALANCE TEST

Fail 1 Jun 2018 71,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/ZA17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

ONLY JUST PASSED REAR SERVICE BRAKE IMBALANCE TEST

Pass 13 Jun 2017 70,518 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 6 May 2016 69,426 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,114 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,574 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 60,574 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,464 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front tyre cracking on outer edge

unable to see inboard brake pads

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,615 miles

front tyres low on edges

rear tyres nearing wear bars

Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,355 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,951 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 43,939 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,089 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 37,074 miles

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

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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H5 WFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 H5 WFL, 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 H5 WFL registered?

H5 WFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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