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M18 BKB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

120,959 mi
Last recorded120,959 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 BKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 120,959 miles

headlamp beam patterns weak

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2025 113,869 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 113,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 104,703 miles

rear subframe rusty

slight play o/s/f hub

Pass 15 Dec 2023 90,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 89,878 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 87,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective requires polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective requires polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted prevent full inspection

Fail 15 Dec 2022 87,629 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak dash indication

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective requires polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective requires polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted prevent full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2021 85,629 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake disc rusty

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 84,899 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2020 84,891 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2019 83,894 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2018 82,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s footbrake effort lower

Fail 27 Nov 2018 82,232 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s footbrake effort lower

Pass 6 Nov 2017 79,555 miles

headlight lenses poor condition

o/s beam pattern poor

o/s mirror glass poor condition

o/s/r tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2016 77,309 miles

Park brake rubber missing

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 4 Jul 2016 77,309 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front axle (rear arm, ball joint facing up. arm chalked) (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Stalk not operating washer function (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing Stalk not operating wiper function (8.2.1a)

Park brake rubber missing

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,394 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,682 miles

N/S/Front tyre worn on outer edges

N/S/Rear tyre scuffed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jun 2014 73,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/Front tyre worn on outer edges

N/S/Rear tyre scuffed

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jun 2013 70,880 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 70,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 13 Jul 2012 63,884 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner tread area

slight wear to front brake discs

wear to rear brake pads

Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,892 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,920 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 19,541 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 16,858 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 13,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s front tyre has small cuts on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,811 miles

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

o/s front tyre has small cuts on outer edge

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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M18 BKB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M18 BKB, 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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M18 BKB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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