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KW04 WUY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,183 mi
Last recorded165,183 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 WUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 165,183 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 159,634 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Inlet and return from tank ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror slightly damaged but can still has view to rear

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 155,955 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing mirror slightly damaged but can still has view to rear.

Fail 16 Feb 2023 155,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing mirror slightly damaged but can still has view to rear.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 153,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 153,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 151,292 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 150,813 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 150,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 145,542 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 136,506 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 132,135 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 132,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 118,170 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 118,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both dip (1.7.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2014 112,271 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 104,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2013 104,171 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 92,426 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 92,426 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 82,760 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,629 miles

front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

unable to fully inspect floor and sills due to plastic covers

Fail 23 Apr 2010 70,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

unable to fully inspect floor and sills due to plastic covers

Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,280 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 49,379 miles

near side rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,826 miles

Oil leak

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 WUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KW04 WUY, 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 WUY registered?

KW04 WUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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