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SX04 XKY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

79,696 mi
Last recorded79,696 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 XKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 79,696 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 79,696 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))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 77,050 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 77,050 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 73,085 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 73,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 69,101 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 68,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 45,932 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 35,132 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,901 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,263 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,927 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 30,460 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 28,670 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,797 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 27,797 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,469 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 26,469 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,379 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 24,298 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it and is half flat

Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,815 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,914 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,900 miles

both rear tyres at 2-3mm

Fail 17 Mar 2008 18,900 miles

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

both rear tyres at 2-3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,265 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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SX04 XKY 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 SX04 XKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SX04 XKY registered?

SX04 XKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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