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J40 TFD

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,636 mi
Last recorded116,636 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 TFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 116,636 miles

Nearside Rear park brake efficiency low

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

park brake not releasing fully by itself

Fail 4 May 2023 116,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm front wheel station (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear park brake efficiency low

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

park brake not releasing fully by itself

Pass 6 Apr 2022 116,337 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Parking brake/brake fluid warning light illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 114,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 114,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad material separated from back plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 114,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 113,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s mirror glass poor condition but still provides a view to the rear

Pass 17 Jun 2019 108,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 17 Jun 2019 108,272 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 15 Jun 2018 99,486 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake slightly imbalance

Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,906 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 97,601 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,699 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 96,699 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 95,781 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 95,781 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 94,673 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 92,997 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 91,963 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 91,963 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 87,460 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 87,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 74,905 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 62,189 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 48,117 miles

both nearside tyres have damage to the side walls

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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J40 TFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 J40 TFD, 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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J40 TFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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