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HS04 JBX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

174,605 mi
Last recorded174,605 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 JBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 174,605 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 174,602 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely binding (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 174,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely binding (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely binding (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 168,788 miles

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

rear wheels binding slightly customer informed

Fail 13 Dec 2022 168,788 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear wheels binding slightly customer informed

Pass 20 Dec 2021 164,720 miles

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

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 164,720 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 158,693 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 158,691 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 152,984 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 152,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2018 147,268 miles

brake pipes corroded

head lights faded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 146,750 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 136,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 124,899 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 124,656 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 124,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion to all coil springs

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 111,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine cover fitted and under trays

Fail 9 Sep 2015 111,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine cover fitted and under trays

Fail 26 Sep 2014 105,690 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 105,690 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 90,043 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 May 2010 90,043 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Jul 2008 82,073 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 62,022 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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HS04 JBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 HS04 JBX, 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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HS04 JBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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