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V30 RLM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,105 mi
Last recorded117,105 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV30 RLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 117,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 112,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe cleaned and protected

Pass 11 Dec 2023 110,279 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 110,277 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 107,092 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 107,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 100,861 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 100,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 94,476 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 94,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 88,812 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 87,190 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 8 May 2014 82,710 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 May 2014 82,710 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2013 75,984 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 75,975 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,341 miles

gearbox has slight misting of oil

offside front tyre outer wall has cut but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 8 Feb 2011 59,149 miles

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

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

inner edge of n/s/r tyre worn

inner edge of o/s/f tyre worn

inner edge of o/s/r tyre on 1mm and centre tread 3mm

inner sidewalls of both front tyres starting to split

o/s/f fog light cracked

outer edge of n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 42,291 miles

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

o/s/f fog light cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2009 42,291 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,845 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 34,845 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 28,307 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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V30 RLM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V30 RLM, 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 V30 RLM registered?

V30 RLM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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