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277 HFJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,606 mi
Last recorded146,606 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration277 HFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 146,606 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 144,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 141,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 137,906 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 133,897 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 130,320 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 128,081 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 123,811 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 120,208 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges and have slight cracking to edge of tread

Fail 5 Feb 2018 120,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges and have slight cracking to edge of tread

Pass 6 Feb 2017 116,612 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 112,497 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 112,497 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 109,209 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 109,209 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 105,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 102,391 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 97,140 miles

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

srs warning light on

Pass 22 Jul 2011 82,024 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 69,981 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,997 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 44,825 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,825 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,265 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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277 HFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 277 HFJ, 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 277 HFJ registered?

277 HFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is 277 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 277 HFJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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