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X16 BAR

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,537 mi
Last recorded66,537 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 BAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 66,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 66,536 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 66,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2025 64,739 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 64,709 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Rear under the vehicle surface rust

Pass 13 Mar 2024 62,688 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 60,482 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 60,482 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2022 55,763 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 50,662 miles

Central Plastic under-Trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 48,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 47,498 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 45,942 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has slightly perished sidewalls due to age.

Pass 10 May 2017 44,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall starting to perish

Fail 4 May 2017 44,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall starting to perish

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 42,679 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 42,679 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 40,631 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,481 miles

auto gearbox leak

nearside rear 225/50/16w and both front 205/55/16 tyres perished/cracking on sidewalls,

Pass 3 May 2013 34,985 miles

Exhaust centre bracket broken but system is still secure

Fail 14 Apr 2012 32,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight oil leak on auto gearbox sump

Pass 14 Apr 2012 32,524 miles

slight oil leak on auto gearbox sump

Pass 10 May 2011 31,053 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 31,053 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs lipped and worn

front inner pads seem low

Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,486 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,016 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,715 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,118 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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X16 BAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X16 BAR, 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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X16 BAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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