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SB04 BKB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

111,895 mi
Last recorded111,895 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 BKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 111,895 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 111,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 109,833 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 105,550 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 103,686 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 103,674 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 102,647 miles

warning on dash- right tail light defective , substitute lamp on

Fail 4 Dec 2021 102,634 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 101,749 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lense misty but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lense misty but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear substitute position warning displaying on dash

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 100,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2019 100,867 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. electric seat (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear excessively deteriorated not providing an adequate view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 99,322 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lamp lense misty (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint downwards fitted ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2018 98,216 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 92,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and reflector deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and reflector deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 92,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and reflector deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and reflector deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,525 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 71,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,063 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,594 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,102 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 63,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 58,407 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,656 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,895 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,556 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Pass 21 May 2008 19,262 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 19,262 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,359 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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SB04 BKB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SB04 BKB, 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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SB04 BKB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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