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M5 HOU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,423 mi
Last recorded70,423 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 HOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 70,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 6 May 2025 69,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 69,268 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 67,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 66,897 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 65,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 63,326 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,342 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 55,266 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 54,749 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 53,952 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 53,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 52,444 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,705 miles

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

both front lower front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2014 49,704 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner bottom arm bush splitting n/s/f innner bottom arm bush splitting n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,882 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,680 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 43,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2010 39,697 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,861 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 28,288 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,883 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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M5 HOU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M5 HOU, 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 M5 HOU registered?

M5 HOU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is M5 HOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 HOU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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