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CJ04 MXR

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

164,634 mi
Last recorded164,634 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 MXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 164,634 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 159,967 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 156,909 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 154,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 153,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 150,520 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 137,735 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine slightly chuff in

Pass 30 Oct 2018 129,439 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 129,438 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 122,683 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 116,854 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 May 2015 106,726 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 May 2015 106,726 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,697 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 90,697 miles

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

Enhine Management warning light illuminated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 79,218 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,155 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 70,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,640 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,354 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,624 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,465 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 25,692 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 25,684 miles

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

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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CJ04 MXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CJ04 MXR, 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 CJ04 MXR registered?

CJ04 MXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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