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PE04 DWC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,645 mi
Last recorded88,645 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 DWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 88,645 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Both braces bars corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 88,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Both braces bars corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 88,603 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 88,541 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 88,541 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 88,496 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 88,469 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 88,454 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 88,442 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 88,430 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,388 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 88,376 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 88,308 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 86,795 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 86,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 85,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 82,663 miles

offside rear lower suspension arm inner bush creaking

Fail 22 Jul 2013 82,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear lower suspension arm inner bush creaking

Pass 13 Aug 2012 78,457 miles

205/55/16 X 2 FRONTS

225/55/16 X 2 REARS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF A/R/B/DROP LINK S/WEAR-PODOT

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/101/12

SERVICE?=CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

SRS W/LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 77,419 miles

205/55/16 X 2 --- FRONTS

225/55/16 X 2---REARS

B/W/LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

NOISE FROM REAR PB & SB WHEN APPLIED?????

OSF A/R/B DROP LINK SLIGHT WEAR/LIFT--PODOT

OSF DOOR LOCK FAULTY??????????

OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

ROAD TAX EXPIRES----30/9/11

SERVICE?--CHECK VEHCILE RECORDS

SRS W/LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

VEHICLE FOOT OPERATED PD FEELS STICKY/KNOTCHY---FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED

VEHICLE UNDERBODY PLASTIC COVERS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 77,243 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 52,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 44,272 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 44,272 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,223 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 32,223 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)

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)

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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PE04 DWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 PE04 DWC, 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 PE04 DWC registered?

PE04 DWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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