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WA04 ORN

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

130,245 mi
Last recorded130,245 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 ORN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 130,245 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 130,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt center arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 127,808 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 127,785 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 125,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 124,431 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 124,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 121,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 118,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 117,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 117,418 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 115,866 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 115,866 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 110,119 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of wheel arm slight play (2.4.G.2)

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 28 Oct 2017 110,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of wheel arm slight play (2.4.G.2)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,937 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 97,933 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 89,533 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 80,830 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,060 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 72,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,533 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 65,532 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,516 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 58,516 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,824 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 43,180 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 42,988 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,638 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,639 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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WA04 ORN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WA04 ORN, 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 WA04 ORN registered?

WA04 ORN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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