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VU04 FVX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,296 mi
Last recorded65,296 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 FVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 65,296 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 65,269 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 65,248 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 65,039 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 64,844 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2019 63,396 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 63,361 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 62,766 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 61,314 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,403 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 58,377 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 57,215 miles

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

brake pads low

Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,262 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,425 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 43,455 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unaqble to see some testable items

n/s/f tyre has cuts to inner and outter side walls not yet deep enough to reach ply or cords but advise getting replaced.

o/s/f tyre has small cuts to inner side wall not yet deep enough to reach ply or cords but advise getting replaced.

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Fail 5 Aug 2011 43,454 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unaqble to see some testable items

n/s/f tyre has cuts to inner and outter side walls not yet deep enough to reach ply or cords but advise getting replaced.

o/s/f tyre has small cuts to inner side wall not yet deep enough to reach ply or cords but advise getting replaced.

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,255 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Fail 4 Aug 2010 37,228 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 30,799 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,660 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 19,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,675 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 FVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FVX, 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 FVX registered?

VU04 FVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is VU04 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 FVX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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