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MF04 XVX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,075 mi
Last recorded97,075 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 XVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 97,075 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 95,334 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 95,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 93,438 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 91,064 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 91,012 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 89,122 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 87,241 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 87,241 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,555 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 84,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 80,453 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,607 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 76,598 miles

Front coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,776 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 64,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres feathering on edges

strong smell of diesel no leaks found

Pass 4 Apr 2015 64,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres feathering on edges

strong smell of diesel no leaks found

Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,607 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,543 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,983 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,117 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,663 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 32,789 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt slow to return (advise)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,789 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt slow to return (advise)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,686 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 26,646 miles

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

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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MF04 XVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MF04 XVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF04 XVX registered?

MF04 XVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is MF04 XVX safe to buy?

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