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BJ04 JXG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,030 mi
Last recorded135,030 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 JXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 135,030 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 122,395 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 122,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 112,782 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 112,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens misty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 109,348 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 109,343 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 95,298 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated started to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated started to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 95,165 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated started to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated started to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 85,284 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection and plastic covers on rear lower arms

Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has chunks missing outer wall but no cords exposed

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

Rear bottom arms have protective covers fitted obscuring full check

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 7 Apr 2016 64,976 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 64,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 15 Apr 2015 53,901 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,487 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,676 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 30,011 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,070 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 24,025 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 22,343 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,343 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,664 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,545 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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BJ04 JXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BJ04 JXG, 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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BJ04 JXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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