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VU04 KHT

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

116,303 mi
Last recorded116,303 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 KHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 116,303 miles

Front exhaust pipe welded bracket support broke away

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 110,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 105,777 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 101,472 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 95,683 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 91,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 85,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 81,371 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

Fail 17 Apr 2018 81,371 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 19 Apr 2017 18,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,740 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,194 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,461 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,233 miles

N/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,194 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 67,132 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,333 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,598 miles

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

OS side repeater damaged

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 47,472 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,472 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,117 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 36,778 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

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 KHT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KHT, 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 KHT registered?

VU04 KHT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 April 2004.

Is VU04 KHT safe to buy?

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