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KV04 XRU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

168,966 mi
Last recorded168,966 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 XRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 168,966 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 167,341 miles

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

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

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2024 165,273 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 161,665 miles

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

Rear Bumper cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2022 155,488 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 148,496 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 141,839 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 130,992 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 121,326 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 121,326 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 109,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 100,667 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,598 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 90,598 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,085 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 72,188 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 72,188 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 66,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 60,619 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,695 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,956 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 38,230 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,220 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on edges and is 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre is worn slightly on inner and outer edges

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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KV04 XRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KV04 XRU, 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 KV04 XRU registered?

KV04 XRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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