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KW04 DWJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

142,470 mi
Last recorded142,470 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 DWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 142,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2025 139,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 139,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 135,739 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 135,739 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 127,709 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play also ball joint boot damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 121,445 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 120,493 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 120,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misty lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 120,182 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 119,802 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))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 119,796 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 19 Sep 2018 117,724 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))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 117,707 miles

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

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 19 Sep 2017 116,591 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 116,590 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both head lamp lens deteriorated. (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 112,203 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 104,619 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All and greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

under shield fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 97,493 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2013 91,792 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 85,962 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,851 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 80,515 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 73,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 73,158 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,101 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,519 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

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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KW04 DWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KW04 DWJ, 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 KW04 DWJ registered?

KW04 DWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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