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SA04 CLW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

47,077 mi
Last recorded47,077 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 CLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 47,077 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 47,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 44,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sub-frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 44,753 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sub-frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 43,662 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 42,322 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 39,787 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Jun 2022 39,776 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jun 2021 37,655 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 37,649 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 36,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 31,302 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,018 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 14 Jun 2017 30,017 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 31 May 2016 29,062 miles

o/sf tyre worn on outside edge

slight play o/sf inner steering rack joint

Fail 24 May 2016 29,008 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked not staying on (3.1.6a)

o/sf tyre worn on outside edge

slight play o/sf inner steering rack joint

Pass 28 May 2015 27,802 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 27,802 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 26,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 26,043 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/sf sensor rod broken of anti rollbar bracket

Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,633 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 24,633 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,320 miles

N/S/REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET MISING.

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

O/S/FRONT FOG LIGHT CRACKED.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 23,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET MISING.

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

O/S/FRONT FOG LIGHT CRACKED.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,116 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 14,105 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,593 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 12,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 11,282 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 8,485 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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SA04 CLW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 SA04 CLW, 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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SA04 CLW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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