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HJ04 FFY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,428 mi
Last recorded104,428 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 FFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 104,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 104,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 103,452 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 101,705 miles

Exhaust mounting defective In front of rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Sep 2022 99,637 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 97,451 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 97,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 95,760 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Fail 16 Sep 2020 95,760 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2019 87,901 miles

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

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

exhaust mount broken but still supported

Fail 15 Mar 2019 87,901 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mount broken but still supported

Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,220 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,492 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,906 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,598 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD LIMIT

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 67,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD LIMIT

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,773 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 7 Mar 2014 62,773 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,836 miles

engine management lamp on

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,882 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management lamp on

offside front tyre wearing on inner surface

Pass 6 Apr 2011 53,735 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,617 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,399 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 42,357 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil dipstick missing

Pass 15 Feb 2008 34,260 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,234 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 28,187 miles

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

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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HJ04 FFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HJ04 FFY, 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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HJ04 FFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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