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FC04 JCX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,528 mi
Last recorded69,528 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 JCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 69,528 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 69,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 68,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 68,663 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 68,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 68,322 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,604 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 66,602 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 65,126 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 2 Sep 2016 65,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ESP light on

centre brake light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,996 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perishingg

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop light inoperative

Fail 9 Sep 2015 63,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perishingg

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise grinding marks to nearside front brake disc

Pass 24 Jan 2012 61,717 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,969 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,001 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 Rear 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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FC04 JCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FC04 JCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FC04 JCX registered?

FC04 JCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is FC04 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC04 JCX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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