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HW04 DXK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,008 mi
Last recorded124,008 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 DXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 124,008 miles

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

Offside Exhaust mounting defective front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 122,049 miles

welded repair to o/s/r road wheel

Pass 12 Feb 2024 121,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 120,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 120,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 118,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake effort only just met, advise repair / adjustment.

Fail 10 Nov 2021 118,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake effort only just met, advise repair / adjustment.

Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,212 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 114,209 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 109,908 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid system support hook broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear curved arm has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear chassis brace bars are bent

Pass 23 Apr 2018 107,875 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,903 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 29 Jan 2016 80,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

long travel in park brake

o/s/f tyre perishing inside edge

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 23 Jan 2015 73,384 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 65,481 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 65,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,010 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s mirror fading

Pass 6 Feb 2012 53,035 miles

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

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

automatic headlamps adjuster unit broken

Fail 8 Feb 2011 47,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 47,988 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,445 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,810 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,189 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)

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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HW04 DXK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HW04 DXK, 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 HW04 DXK registered?

HW04 DXK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is HW04 DXK safe to buy?

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