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VE04 UUD

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,530 mi
Last recorded151,530 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 UUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 151,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2026 151,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 141,598 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 141,597 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 125,782 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 125,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 119,419 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 119,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 113,186 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 100,163 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 100,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Has been rubbing on inside of wheel (1.6 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 85,276 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 85,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 72,681 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,578 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 62,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Camber arm bushes starting to deteriorate but have no play

Offside Front Inner Camber arm bushes starting to deteriorate but have no play

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Fail 4 May 2017 62,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Camber arm bushes starting to deteriorate but have no play

Offside Front Inner Camber arm bushes starting to deteriorate but have no play

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 May 2016 61,209 miles

rear exhaust bracket fractured

Fail 5 May 2016 61,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high mechanism failed. inner headlamp not secure (1.8)

rear exhaust bracket fractured

Pass 6 May 2015 58,920 miles

front discs coroded

Fail 9 May 2014 56,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s mirror discoloured

Pass 9 May 2014 56,133 miles

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

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

o/s mirror discoloured

Pass 7 May 2013 53,262 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 53,262 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 49,857 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 45,487 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,594 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,953 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,242 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 35,451 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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VE04 UUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 VE04 UUD, 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 VE04 UUD registered?

VE04 UUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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