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YJ04 URP

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

123,099 mi
Last recorded123,099 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 URP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 123,099 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 123,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2025 118,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 112,982 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 111,480 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 110,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 108,574 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 105,792 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 105,792 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,864 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 100,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,911 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 73,911 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,175 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,293 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 63,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,889 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,730 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 47,730 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,276 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 42,276 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,730 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,903 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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YJ04 URP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 YJ04 URP, 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 YJ04 URP registered?

YJ04 URP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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