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X500 CLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

46,554 mi
Last recorded46,554 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 46,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Jan 2025 45,755 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2025 45,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2024 44,735 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2023 43,654 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated rear fuel hose ferrule corroded close to fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from around rear main area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 31 Jan 2023 43,654 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated rear fuel hose ferrule corroded close to fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from around rear main area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 21 Jan 2022 42,589 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2021 41,561 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 40,833 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 39,959 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 39,020 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 38,688 miles

Central exhaust mount rusty

Front discs rusty

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

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

Rear brake pipes rusty

Rear discs rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2016 38,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central exhaust mount rusty

Front discs rusty

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

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

Rear brake pipes rusty

Rear discs rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2015 36,772 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 35,766 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 35,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 32,649 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 30,919 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 30,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,046 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 27,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 24,764 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,804 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 20,804 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 17,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 11,368 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 7,163 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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X500 CLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc 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 X500 CLK, 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 X500 CLK registered?

X500 CLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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