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SA04 ZBE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

106,514 mi
Last recorded106,514 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 106,514 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever close to end of reserve travel

Pass 31 Oct 2024 102,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 97,701 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 97,701 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 90,647 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,794 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 85,179 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 85,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,111 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 80,981 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 75,849 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 75,849 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,824 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 70,439 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 70,437 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,902 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 65,247 miles

advise off side front tyre edge worn

Fail 13 May 2013 65,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise off side front tyre edge worn

Pass 17 Aug 2012 59,312 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 46,441 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 46,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,794 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,210 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,556 miles

both sills coverd

Pass 23 May 2007 22,480 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 22,479 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 22,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 ZBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SA04 ZBE, 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 ZBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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