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M19 VFW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,465 mi
Last recorded104,465 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 VFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 104,465 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 101,126 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 100,559 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 99,287 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2022 99,287 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 96,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2021 96,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2020 93,840 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 90,544 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 87,266 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 84,519 miles

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

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

SERVICE BRAKE AND PARK BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET

Pass 22 Apr 2016 79,791 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 79,791 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 76,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,173 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 73,772 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 71,448 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 13 Apr 2012 68,676 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 65,136 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,300 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,325 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,675 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 47,315 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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M19 VFW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M19 VFW, 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 M19 VFW registered?

M19 VFW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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