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C5 JJC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

80,202 mi
Last recorded80,202 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 JJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 80,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 78,840 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 77,380 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 75,850 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 75,850 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested no brake test carried out (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers u/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 73,835 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 73,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 72,160 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 72,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 71,492 miles

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

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

limited inspection due to underbody covers.

Fail 28 Jul 2020 71,492 miles

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

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

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

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

limited inspection due to underbody covers.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,482 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 68,481 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,683 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 65,683 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,347 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 62,345 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,928 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 59,928 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,671 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,821 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,076 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 50,761 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,974 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 45,148 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 39,490 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 39,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2008 32,840 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 20,894 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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C5 JJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 C5 JJC, 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 C5 JJC registered?

C5 JJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is C5 JJC safe to buy?

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