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SA04 DTV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

127,615 mi
Last recorded127,615 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 DTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 127,615 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 127,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 124,999 miles

Indicator switch faulty Switch not staying in the on position everytime (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 124,999 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty Switch not staying in the on position everytime (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 121,536 miles

Central DISCONNECTED

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 121,536 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 118,878 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 114,627 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,342 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 111,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 104,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth of 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s & n/s pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension components has surface corrosion

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,935 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,202 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,944 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on edges

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,083 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,422 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 73,897 miles

O/s/r tyre has a small cut to the inner part of tread

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 73,895 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

O/s/r tyre has a small cut to the inner part of tread

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,145 miles

creeking noise from offside rear suspension arm outer bush

offside rear tyre on 2mm depth

small crack in tread of offside rear tyre on cords or plys exposed

uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2012 68,145 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

creeking noise from offside rear suspension arm outer bush

offside rear tyre on 2mm depth

small crack in tread of offside rear tyre on cords or plys exposed

uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,172 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f + o/s/f brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,609 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,755 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 44,755 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,790 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 29,790 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,608 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 28,602 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 16,783 miles

Nearside Rear 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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SA04 DTV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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