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YH04 DXC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

74,487 mi
Last recorded74,487 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 DXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 74,487 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 65,815 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 63,978 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 63,942 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 62,634 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower Suspension Arm Bush Deteriorated (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Appears Low, Requires Further Inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering/Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

Under Vehicle Slightly Corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 60,025 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 59,559 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 59,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 59,230 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,603 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,355 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 57,582 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,353 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,576 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 56,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,984 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,452 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 54,452 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,748 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 52,748 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,945 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,067 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 45,448 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,448 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 44,966 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak(near gearbox)

unable to see rear coil spring bases

Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,254 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,766 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 31,766 miles

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

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

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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YH04 DXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YH04 DXC, 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 YH04 DXC registered?

YH04 DXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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The MOT history for YH04 DXC shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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