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MV04 AOJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

50,150 mi
Last recorded50,150 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 AOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 50,150 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 49,804 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle, suspension, braking and steering components

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 29 Jan 2025 49,802 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front headlights sun damaged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative front headlight auto leveling devise snapped (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle, suspension, braking and steering components

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Feb 2024 48,899 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2023 48,109 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2022 47,456 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2021 46,865 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

park brake efficiency only just met

Fail 1 Feb 2021 46,865 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2020 46,331 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2019 44,860 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

power steering fluid low

Pass 26 Jan 2018 44,175 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 43,319 miles

Both Rear tyres worn ( On 1.6mm )

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm worn

Pass 25 Jan 2016 42,148 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 39,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 39,278 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,305 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 36,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 36,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2013 36,284 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2012 36,229 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,460 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,999 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 28,999 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,404 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 18,319 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 18,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,444 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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MV04 AOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MV04 AOJ, 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 MV04 AOJ registered?

MV04 AOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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