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EX04 CJY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,095 mi
Last recorded146,095 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 CJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 146,095 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 140,852 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 135,444 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 130,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower-arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 10 May 2022 125,528 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 121,893 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 121,054 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 May 2019 119,846 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 119,827 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 117,560 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 115,798 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 113,387 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 111,515 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 108,824 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 108,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 106,615 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 106,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 95,544 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 79,625 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 79,623 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2010 67,184 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 67,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 May 2009 58,349 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 58,349 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 53,029 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 44,985 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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EX04 CJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX04 CJY, 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 EX04 CJY registered?

EX04 CJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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