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HK04 HAX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

146,564 mi
Last recorded146,564 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 HAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 146,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 143,468 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 143,468 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 140,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 134,859 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 134,859 miles

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 131,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 129,092 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 129,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 125,833 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 125,833 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 116,494 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 102,587 miles

Drivers door mirror glass fadded

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,815 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded mounting missing

head light beam image poor.

parking brake travel high requires adjustment

Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center exhaust mount missing

oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from gearbox output seal

Fail 30 Jul 2015 50,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center exhaust mount missing

oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from gearbox output seal

Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust bracket snapped off but is still adequately secured

Fail 16 Jul 2014 83,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust bracket snapped off but is still adequately secured

Pass 26 Jul 2013 76,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust hanger has rusted off but exhaust is still secure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,755 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from gearbox pilot bush

Fail 6 Aug 2012 70,755 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from gearbox pilot bush

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side front door mirror slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,268 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 60,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,621 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,842 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,813 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 44,813 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 32,728 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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HK04 HAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HK04 HAX, 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 HK04 HAX registered?

HK04 HAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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