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OE04 VTG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

120,118 mi
Last recorded120,118 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 VTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 120,118 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 120,117 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 119,684 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 113,455 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 113,455 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 104,476 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 100,805 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 100,797 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 95,973 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 88,616 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 83,361 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 78,877 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 75,017 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,840 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 66,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,807 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 62,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,441 miles

Nearside rear tyre low outer side

Offside rear tyre low center

Oil leak around gearbox sump.

Parking foot brake rubber missing

Rear brake pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2012 59,441 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear tyre low outer side

Offside rear tyre low center

Oil leak around gearbox sump.

Parking foot brake rubber missing

Rear brake pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,850 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,340 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 54,340 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,913 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 49,913 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 45,232 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,912 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,924 miles

vehicle presenter be aware off/side and near/side rear outer tyre walls have cuts possibly due to kerbing

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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OE04 VTG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 OE04 VTG, 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 OE04 VTG registered?

OE04 VTG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is OE04 VTG safe to buy?

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