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KW04 XML

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,012 mi
Last recorded126,012 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 XML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 126,012 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 118,011 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 108,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 101,314 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,112 miles

both dip beam pattens poor (Advise attention

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding near flexi hose (Advise attention

n/s/r and o/s/f metal brake pipes corroding near flexi hoses (Advise attention

o/s/f lower rear suspension arm ball joint has some play (marked in yellow

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding near flexi hose (Advise attention

Pass 13 May 2019 94,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 3 May 2018 91,650 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 88,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 86,495 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)

Pass 19 May 2015 81,960 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 76,559 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Feb 2014 76,559 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,514 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 69,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 69,419 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,487 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 63,310 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011
Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,365 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,745 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,744 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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KW04 XML is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XML, 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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KW04 XML is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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