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RT04 CLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

163,520 mi
Last recorded163,520 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT04 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 163,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 150,768 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 127,161 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 18 Feb 2023 106,219 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 98,366 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 97,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 94,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 93,577 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 92,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 92,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 91,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 91,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 15 Sep 2016 91,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,384 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 76,384 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,403 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 31 Jul 2014 71,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,825 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,305 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 59,174 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 56,135 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,837 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,357 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 37,119 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 37,092 miles

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

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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RT04 CLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RT04 CLK, 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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RT04 CLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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