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EK04 JBE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

95,290 mi
Last recorded95,290 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 JBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 95,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LENSE CRACKED (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 95,288 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LENSE CRACKED (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 90,323 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 90,320 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure INSECURE MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 85,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 85,593 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOth side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop light Lenz is Broken

Pass 24 Feb 2020 84,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lense Damaged or Cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 84,221 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both Sides Also outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lense Damaged or Cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 80,875 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is pereshing

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is pereshing

Fail 18 Feb 2019 80,875 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre is pereshing

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear tyre is pereshing

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,166 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 77,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,765 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 72,765 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,205 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 72,205 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,317 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 69,317 miles

Offside Front Upper Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,071 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,088 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 62,088 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,812 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 48,229 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 48,229 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,671 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 38,337 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Mirror indicator lens cracked

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

Pass 5 May 2007 30,134 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 30,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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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EK04 JBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 EK04 JBE, 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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EK04 JBE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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