CarVerify

Free Car Check

RE04 UGC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,965 mi
Last recorded146,965 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 UGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 146,965 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 142,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front sidewall damaged

undertrays

Pass 10 Sep 2014 138,434 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 119,908 miles

front brakes appear worn

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

strong diesel smell in engine bay

Fail 25 Oct 2012 119,908 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brakes appear worn

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

strong diesel smell in engine bay

Pass 22 Oct 2011 97,054 miles

both rear tyres damaged on outer side walls

Fail 22 Oct 2011 97,054 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres damaged on outer side walls

Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,337 miles

Different size tyres fitted to rear.

Rear brakes have increase decrease.

S.R.S. light on.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 89,337 miles

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

Different size tyres fitted to rear.

Rear brakes have increase decrease.

S.R.S. light on.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 59,068 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,068 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,304 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,039 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,410 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RE04 UGC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE04 UGC, 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

How do I check the history of RE04 UGC?

You can check the full history of RE04 UGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RE04 UGC registered?

RE04 UGC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is RE04 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE04 UGC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE04 UGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RE04 UGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.