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OV04 WRJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

142,663 mi
Last recorded142,663 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 WRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 142,663 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 140,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 137,680 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 129,112 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 31 Mar 2019 124,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 122,641 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 119,954 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 117,611 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 117,611 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 115,371 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 115,370 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2013 113,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Nov 2012 111,227 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 111,224 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 109,718 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 109,718 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 106,241 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 106,239 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre flat

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 103,538 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 100,325 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 97,288 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 97,284 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2007 96,760 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 96,633 miles

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

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

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

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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OV04 WRJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OV04 WRJ, 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 OV04 WRJ registered?

OV04 WRJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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