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YR04 HRK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,491 mi
Last recorded164,491 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 164,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted so unable to inspect rear inner sills

Pass 2 Jun 2025 104,949 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of under side of sills n\s and o\s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 160,565 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of under side of sills n\s and o\s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 156,419 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 156,393 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 156,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2023 154,715 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 154,713 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 145,816 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 140,186 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 136,338 miles

handbrake low readings.

Fail 15 Jan 2020 136,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

handbrake low readings.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 128,772 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 120,579 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2017 110,594 miles

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

Offside Front mirror glass discoloured and poor view

Offside Rear suspension area corroded slightly

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2017 110,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front mirror glass discoloured and poor view

Offside Rear suspension area corroded slightly

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,719 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 99,719 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 90,108 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 89,907 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,795 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 80,795 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 69,184 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 69,184 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,904 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,033 miles

Centre exhaust mounts rusty.

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 36,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,442 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 25,000 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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YR04 HRK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YR04 HRK, 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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YR04 HRK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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