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M12 KSN

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

183,042 mi
Last recorded183,042 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 KSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 183,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 183,005 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 182,775 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 178,140 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 168,639 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 162,772 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 154,585 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 143,188 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 143,185 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 134,065 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 120,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 109,901 miles

Crack noted on screen (zone a)..............@'..........Thanx 4yur custom

O/s front tyre-wall damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2013 109,897 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Crack noted on screen (zone a)..............@'..........Thanx 4yur custom

O/s front tyre-wall damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2012 98,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Mar 2011 89,942 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,961 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 61,675 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,923 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,883 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 31,883 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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M12 KSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M12 KSN, 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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M12 KSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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