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XX04 ADS

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

171,841 mi
Last recorded171,841 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX04 ADS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 171,841 miles

exhaust centre hanger corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2025 168,313 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2023 161,804 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 157,041 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 155,103 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 151,376 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 147,525 miles

rear exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2018 148,100 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 139,684 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2017 139,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 130,597 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 127,685 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 121,705 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 105,116 miles

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 29 Jun 2012 102,141 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,439 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 90,309 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres close to legal limits on edges.

Fail 11 May 2010 90,309 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 May 2009 80,669 miles

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

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 9 Jun 2008 66,538 miles

both front tyres on the limit

Pass 9 Jun 2007 52,434 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 52,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XX04 ADS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XX04 ADS, 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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XX04 ADS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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