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YJ04 WHV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,558 mi
Last recorded165,558 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 WHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 165,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 17 Mar 2025 160,052 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 154,824 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 148,850 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 148,849 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 142,305 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 142,304 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 136,468 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 132,483 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 125,776 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Feb 2019 125,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 116,504 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 106,249 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 104,835 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,736 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 84,680 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 84,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 76,935 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 69,899 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,475 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 52,645 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight cut in side wall. no cords showing

Fail 15 Feb 2010 52,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s/r tyre has slight cut in side wall. no cords showing

Pass 6 Feb 2009 44,227 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 6 Feb 2009 44,223 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,957 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 29,846 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 WHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YJ04 WHV, 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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YJ04 WHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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