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G23 JPD

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,094 mi
Last recorded117,094 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 JPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 117,094 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 116,314 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 114,541 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 114,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 114,533 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal going to floor no obvious fluid leaks found (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along its length (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along its length (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened attached suspension assembly also corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 114,365 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 114,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt holed (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2022 109,084 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2021 100,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 96,325 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 93,819 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 93,819 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 86,933 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 86,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,626 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 79,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight top mount (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,159 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,957 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 68,957 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,124 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,057 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 43,689 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 40,608 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 36,108 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 32,306 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,924 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 25,298 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 25,298 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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G23 JPD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 G23 JPD, 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 G23 JPD registered?

G23 JPD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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