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MK04 XES

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,218 mi
Last recorded70,218 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 XES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 70,218 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2025 66,037 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 65,935 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 61,422 miles

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

brake pipes greased

slight exhaust blow at rear

Pass 6 Oct 2023 56,616 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 52,254 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 40,123 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2020 35,149 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 35,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 34,736 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 34,182 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 31,589 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 26,728 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,745 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,041 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 21,175 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 19,832 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 18,389 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut on outside wall which has been glued down

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 15,471 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,809 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 12,809 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 10,236 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 10,236 miles

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

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

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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MK04 XES is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MK04 XES, 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 MK04 XES registered?

MK04 XES is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 July 2004.

Is MK04 XES safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK04 XES shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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