2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK 3.2L Petrol · N4 SOE

The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate from 18 February 2026 at 171,918 miles, making the test result approximately four months old. The maintenance trend appears reactive, as the tester passed the car only six days after a failure that required the replacement of an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and repairs to lighting circuits. Although the suspension defect was resolved, the persistence of fractured front exhaust brackets and deteriorated rear brake hoses from the failure into the pass record suggests these components were either left untouched or deemed acceptable for the certificate's duration. Mileage accumulation has remained consistent with the vehicle's age, recording approximately 5,900 miles between the 2025 and 2026 inspections. This usage aligns with the calculated annual average of 7,814 miles over 22 years, indicating the CLK is not suffering from excessive wear due to abuse or unusually high mileage. The odometer progression shows no irregularities or gaps in the historical record. Recurring advisories for front anti-roll bar wear in 2024 and 2025 point to ongoing degradation in the suspension bushes, while repeated tyre wear warnings indicate a history of delayed replacement. A physical inspection should prioritise the rear brake hoses and exhaust brackets, which the tester flagged as defective in February 2026 but did not necessarily rectify for the pass. The 2024 failure for an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp also suggests potential electronic or engine management issues that require a diagnostic scan to ensure no underlying faults remain hidden.