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M88 CLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,701 mi
Last recorded149,701 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 149,701 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 149,701 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 149,454 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 149,440 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 148,327 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 148,324 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 141,882 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER SHOULDERS.

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 141,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH PIPES FEEDING REAR (ABOVE FUEL TANK) (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER SHOULDERS.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 137,737 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 128,165 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 118,153 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 107,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 94,579 miles

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

exhaust mtg ajacent to diff broken.

front reg plate has minor damage.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,340 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

n/s/r brake pad wearing low

Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,501 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,840 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,983 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,750 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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M88 CLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M88 CLK, 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 M88 CLK registered?

M88 CLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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