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VAN 3T

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,994 mi
Last recorded77,994 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAN 3T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 77,994 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 77,669 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 80,437 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 76,219 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has some cuts but no cords exposed

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertray and covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2023 75,970 miles

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

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 74,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 74,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,955 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,130 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,210 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,341 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

service brake readings low 59%

Fail 13 Mar 2018 75,334 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

service brake readings low 59%

Pass 3 Jul 2017 66,678 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,327 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

service brakes only just met requirements

Fail 26 Jul 2016 74,327 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

service brakes only just met requirements

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,794 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,864 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 60,864 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,322 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,534 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 57,534 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,264 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,405 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 50,728 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,595 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,210 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,865 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,460 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,224 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,864 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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VAN 3T is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VAN 3T, 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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VAN 3T is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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