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YS04 TJP

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

128,906 mi
Last recorded128,906 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 TJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 128,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 128,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 124,670 miles

corrosion on rear sub frame

fluctuation on rear brakes and condition of brake discs

grease on all brake pipes on vehicle

play in n/s steering rack joint

Pass 3 Nov 2023 117,219 miles

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

Corrosion to back box

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 109,056 miles

condition both head lamp glasses and beam intensity

corrosion on all brake pipes on vehicle

crack in windscreen

footbrake travel

fuel smell under bonnet

Fail 15 Nov 2022 109,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

condition both head lamp glasses and beam intensity

corrosion on all brake pipes on vehicle

crack in windscreen

footbrake travel

fuel smell under bonnet

o/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2021 101,960 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,205 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over tank mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back of engine to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back over diff and tank mainline (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres have different load and speed ratings

parking brake pedal anti slip rubber missing

rear suspension squeaks under load

Fail 10 Nov 2020 93,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Indicator switch inoperative dosent stay on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over tank mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back of engine to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back over diff and tank mainline (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres have different load and speed ratings

parking brake pedal anti slip rubber missing

rear suspension squeaks under load

Pass 6 Apr 2019 85,387 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,042 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 80,326 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 76,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 76,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,639 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 70,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,772 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 62,771 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,648 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 56,633 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,832 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,926 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 43,907 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 36,351 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,149 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 30,137 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,968 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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,023 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 19,017 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YS04 TJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YS04 TJP, 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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YS04 TJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YS04 TJP shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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