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WK04 HLP

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,946 mi
Last recorded116,946 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 HLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 116,946 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe slightly damaged N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 113,598 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity CRACK ON LEN (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 110,373 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 110,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 107,669 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

N/S AND O/S REAR DISC AND PADS GETTING LOW

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S NEAR WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S NEAR WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 106,166 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 102,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 102,106 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Drivers door mirror (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 99,687 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 99,687 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 95,713 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Mirror lens dull

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2017 90,179 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 90,179 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 86,110 miles

Advise left front and right front tyres worn at extreme edges.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 82,654 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

right front tyre bald on edges

Pass 14 May 2014 79,319 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 79,318 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 74,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,355 miles

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

left front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,451 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 64,451 miles

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

Advise left front fog lamp not working.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 59,320 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,564 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,387 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 47,387 miles

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,875 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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WK04 HLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 WK04 HLP, 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 WK04 HLP registered?

WK04 HLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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