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J333 TPB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

137,133 mi
Last recorded137,133 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 TPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 137,133 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 133,162 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 127,786 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 121,880 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 114,972 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 114,972 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,704 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Rear tyres cracking on inner edge

brake pipes that are visible are corroded and unable to do full inspection of brake lines du to under body covers

Pass 14 Nov 2019 102,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes up to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

under body covers fitted can not access testable items properly

Fail 5 Nov 2019 102,733 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes up to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

under body covers fitted can not access testable items properly

Fail 1 Nov 2019 102,603 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Nov 2018 95,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 95,419 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 89,752 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes to hosers (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 89,696 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes to hosers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 84,178 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2016 84,106 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,793 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 75,547 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,753 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 70,753 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 65,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 65,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,552 miles

nail in tread of the n/side front tyre.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 59,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

high level stop light does not have all l.e.d's operating.

nail in tread of the n/side front tyre.

Pass 28 May 2010 46,611 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 46,611 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,480 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 34,449 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,449 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,118 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 25,112 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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J333 TPB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 J333 TPB, 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 J333 TPB registered?

J333 TPB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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