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MBZ 272

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,621 mi
Last recorded146,621 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 272
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 146,621 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 146,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 144,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 144,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 141,215 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 139,876 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 138,882 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 137,038 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 136,018 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 134,526 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 132,905 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 128,596 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 124,601 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 124,601 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 115,471 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 102,029 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2013 102,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 90,536 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 90,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 77,749 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,348 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wiper rubbers worn

Pass 23 Jan 2010 60,798 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 51,567 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,627 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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MBZ 272 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MBZ 272, 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 MBZ 272 registered?

MBZ 272 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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