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PE04 VGZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,675 mi
Last recorded84,675 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 VGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 84,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2026 84,675 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 83,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 83,798 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 83,564 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 83,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 83,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired rear arm of incorrect type (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear alloy wheel has repair

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to both sides above under trays where visible (3.6.B.2c)

factory engine covers and under trays covering full floor pan

gear box oil sump corroded in places and leaking slightly

Fail 27 May 2016 82,088 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both sides brake binding (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear alloy wheel has repair

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to both sides above under trays where visible (3.6.B.2c)

factory engine covers and under trays covering full floor pan

gear box oil sump corroded in places and leaking slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 76,685 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,020 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,190 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,597 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 60,597 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,794 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,591 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 44,589 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,257 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 37,257 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,921 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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PE04 VGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VGZ, 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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PE04 VGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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