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L17 DFW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,728 mi
Last recorded30,728 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 DFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 30,728 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 30,432 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 27,621 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 27,621 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 26,276 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 25,112 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 23,717 miles

Advise both front wipers smearing.

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

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

Fail 22 May 2020 23,717 miles

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

Advise both front wipers smearing.

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 21,807 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 20,274 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 18,995 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 13,354 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,007 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 12,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise early replacement of all tyres

all four tyres outer sidewalls perished/deteriorating but cords not exposed

Pass 7 Jun 2012 11,406 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 11,404 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,658 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 8,873 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 7,589 miles

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2008 6,649 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 4,564 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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L17 DFW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L17 DFW, 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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L17 DFW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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