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MAR 16V

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,914 mi
Last recorded69,914 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAR 16V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 69,914 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 69,899 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 68,695 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 68,019 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 68,019 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,885 miles

Boot handle sticking

Nearside Front slight damage / cut to tyre side wall

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Fail 9 Feb 2018 66,885 miles

Indicator switch faulty wont stay on right turn (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Boot handle sticking

Nearside Front slight damage / cut to tyre side wall

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,074 miles

plastic engine cover fitted

plastic undertray fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2017 65,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/40 contact 3 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of front steel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

plastic engine cover fitted

plastic undertray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre showing perishing and at 2mm 245/40/17

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 63,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre showing perishing and at 2mm 245/40/17

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,838 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre was completely flat when presented for test

Fail 29 Jan 2015 60,832 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre was completely flat when presented for test

Pass 4 Feb 2014 57,972 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre slight wear on outside edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

squeak nearside rear suspension

Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,927 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust hanger corroded through

indicator switch stiff

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2013 55,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust hanger corroded through

indicator switch stiff

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2012 50,181 miles

centre exhaust hanger corroded/detached

indicator switch worn

Fail 1 Feb 2012 50,181 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger corroded/detached

indicator switch worn

Pass 3 Feb 2011 45,800 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 3 Feb 2011 45,800 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 14 Jan 2010 39,395 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 31,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 14,851 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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MAR 16V 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 65.2%.

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 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 MAR 16V, 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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MAR 16V is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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