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J44 AXX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,797 mi
Last recorded90,797 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 AXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 90,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit central 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 90,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit central 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 89,043 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 89,043 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 88,659 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 87,271 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 85,208 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 85,202 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 81,962 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,259 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 77,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 70,102 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

engine bay covers fitted to vehicle

under body shields fitted to vehicle

Fail 10 Mar 2017 70,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

engine bay covers fitted to vehicle

under body shields fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2016 60,614 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 57,156 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 54,687 miles

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,228 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,164 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 49,164 miles

Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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)

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust bracket corroded to excess

Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 40,870 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)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2009 29,688 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 23,252 miles

front brake discs scored

Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,150 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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J44 AXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J44 AXX, 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 J44 AXX registered?

J44 AXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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