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SN04 VRF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,097 mi
Last recorded121,097 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 VRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 121,097 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 116,176 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 115,465 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 114,418 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 111,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 106,656 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 106,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 102,051 miles

emissions only just met

headlamp len's misted causing a limited beam image on both headlamps

rear exhaust rubber mounting broken but still securing exhaust

Fail 22 Mar 2019 102,051 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

emissions only just met

headlamp len's misted causing a limited beam image on both headlamps

rear exhaust rubber mounting broken but still securing exhaust

Fail 20 Mar 2019 102,043 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 97,417 miles

Air filtter hoses has deterorated...

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 92,329 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,933 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 87,930 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement Below standard cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers & washers not working (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,919 miles

f.n.s tyre slight bulge r.n.s tyre has nail in it

Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,257 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 71,558 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 67,386 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 62,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2011 62,421 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 56,229 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 56,229 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,857 miles

windscreen damaged in lower section of zone a but obscured by dashboard (not in drivers view)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,805 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 40,967 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 3,918 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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SN04 VRF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 SN04 VRF, 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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What year was SN04 VRF registered?

SN04 VRF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is SN04 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN04 VRF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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