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VU04 EMK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,338 mi
Last recorded64,338 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

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 64,338 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 62,952 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 58,394 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 56,093 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 56,093 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 52,671 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 225/50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 225/50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 51,135 miles

o/s rear tyre is badly perished on outer side wall

oil leak from gear box area

Pass 8 Feb 2019 49,312 miles

o/s rear tyre is perishing on side walls

oil leak from gear box area

Fail 17 Jan 2019 49,193 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected parking brake not working (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear approx 2mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre walls perished

gearbox leaking oil

various bodywork scratches/marks

Pass 5 Feb 2018 47,142 miles

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Feb 2017 46,096 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 43,500 miles

letters and digits in both number plates two tone but look predomantly black

Fail 8 Feb 2016 43,500 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)

letters and digits in both number plates two tone but look predomantly black

Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,144 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges and close to legal limits

Pass 31 Oct 2013 39,250 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

transmission damp with oil

Fail 31 Oct 2013 39,250 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

transmission damp with oil

Pass 8 Oct 2012 37,365 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,083 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 32,022 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 32,022 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

rear service brakes low

Pass 5 May 2009 29,870 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,608 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 16,428 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 EMK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EMK, 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 EMK registered?

VU04 EMK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is VU04 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 EMK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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