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WH04 FBL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,617 mi
Last recorded55,617 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 FBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 55,617 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 54,765 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 54,760 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 53,954 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 53,405 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 52,794 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 52,111 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 51,447 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 51,209 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 51,152 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 48,531 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 48,531 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 44,999 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 41,649 miles

Engine light on

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 41,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine light on

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 38,644 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 38,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,366 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 35,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 31,843 miles

front discs very worn

ns head light lens poor

rear pads very low

Fail 7 Aug 2013 31,843 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs very worn

ns head light lens poor

rear pads very low

Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,476 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 22,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,767 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,846 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 14,571 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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WH04 FBL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WH04 FBL, 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 WH04 FBL registered?

WH04 FBL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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