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J3 FGO

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,413 mi
Last recorded92,413 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 FGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 92,413 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 92,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 88,523 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 88,504 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn CENTRAL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder 245 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 84,166 miles

Botjh front headlights slightly gone opaque

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 82,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 81,394 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 75,941 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,253 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 73,253 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,813 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,977 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,114 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 62,136 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,660 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,306 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth low on outer edge

Fail 22 Jun 2013 55,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad wear warning light on

nearside front tyre tread depth low on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2012 50,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

brake pad wear warning light on

Fail 21 Jun 2011 43,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,863 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 34,863 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,428 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,968 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,232 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 24,198 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall cut on inside

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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J3 FGO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc 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 J3 FGO, 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 J3 FGO registered?

J3 FGO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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