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VU04 CWF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,887 mi
Last recorded139,887 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 CWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 139,887 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 137,005 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake weak

subframe, brake pipe, sills, suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2025 137,005 miles

parking brake weak

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

subframe, brake pipe, sills, suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 133,776 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 133,776 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 130,154 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 127,915 miles

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))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 127,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 126,445 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 126,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 118,330 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,673 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,109 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,669 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,500 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,178 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 57,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 49,355 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,698 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,912 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,624 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 33,624 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,908 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,677 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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VU04 CWF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VU04 CWF, 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 VU04 CWF registered?

VU04 CWF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is VU04 CWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 CWF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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