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P1 MDL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,077 mi
Last recorded55,077 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 MDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 55,077 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 52,714 miles

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

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

Plastic panels fitted to underfloor, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 29 Feb 2024 49,787 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Tie rod. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 47,838 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 45,458 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 44,641 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,149 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 41,980 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,762 miles

Centre Rear exhaust strap corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres perished

Fail 27 Mar 2015 39,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,764 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 37,764 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,863 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 33,846 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Sep 2010 31,860 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,860 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,356 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,402 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,429 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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P1 MDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P1 MDL, 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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P1 MDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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