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SK04 NPU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,147 mi
Last recorded94,147 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 NPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 94,147 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 93,332 miles

all rear suspension arms corroded

nearside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded and has been greased

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and cracked

offside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded and has been greased

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perished and cracked

rear sub frame corroded in many places and around all suspension arm mounting points

Pass 12 Feb 2024 92,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

n/s and o/s/r suspension tie rod arms corroded and bushes splitting and perishing

under trays and engine covers fitted restricting view of some components

Fail 12 Feb 2024 92,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

n/s and o/s/r suspension tie rod arms corroded and bushes splitting and perishing

under trays and engine covers fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 1 Mar 2023 91,290 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished and cracking

nearside rear coil spring corroded

rear sub frame rusty and corroded in many places and around suspension arm mounting points

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2022 89,796 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

rear sub frame very rusty and corroded around all suspension arm mounting points

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2022 89,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

rear sub frame very rusty and corroded around all suspension arm mounting points

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 88,048 miles

nearside and offside anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear sub frame corroded

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 4 Mar 2020 86,990 miles

Front anti roll bar slightly out of alignment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 86,950 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front anti roll bar slightly out of alignment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 84,648 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2019 84,646 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged been ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 82,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2018 82,461 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,861 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 79,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 77,165 miles

front brake discs corroding and lipped

front to rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s and o/s/f lower rear suspension arm inner bush starting to split and perish

n/s and o/s/f steel brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f mirror fading

o/s/f tyre wall perishing and wearing on outer edge

under trays fitted restricting view of some components

Fail 27 Feb 2016 77,165 miles

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

front brake discs corroding and lipped

front to rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s and o/s/f lower rear suspension arm inner bush starting to split and perish

n/s and o/s/f steel brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f mirror fading

o/s/f tyre wall perishing and wearing on outer edge

under trays fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 74,119 miles

bolts on center joint corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges and perished and cracked

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to flex hoses slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2015 74,119 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bolts on center joint corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges and perished and cracked

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to flex hoses slightly corroded

offside rear tyre tread getting low 3/2mm

Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 71,116 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 70,211 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 68,021 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,919 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,207 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 60,207 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,437 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,117 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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SK04 NPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK04 NPU, 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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SK04 NPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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