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XX04 HUD

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,963 mi
Last recorded81,963 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX04 HUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 81,963 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 81,961 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust back box holed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 57,588 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 57,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2023 30,435 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2022 25,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 20,992 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 20,947 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 20,521 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 20,080 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 19,688 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 19,521 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 19,420 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 18,251 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 17,901 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 17,532 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 17,022 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 16,101 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,820 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 14,021 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 12,441 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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XX04 HUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HUD, 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 HUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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