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CJ04 PPZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,675 mi
Last recorded121,675 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 PPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 121,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 121,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 113,867 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread 225/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 110,714 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 107,145 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 98,268 miles

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

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake hose rear both slight worn

Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,162 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,641 miles

headlamp beam patterns becoming poor

Pass 20 Jul 2018 85,501 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,346 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,185 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,866 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,334 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,212 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,176 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD INNER EDGES

Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,505 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 33,505 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,785 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 21,514 miles

offside front tyre scrubbing outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,619 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 17,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 PPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PPZ, 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 PPZ registered?

CJ04 PPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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