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J44 MRA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,158 mi
Last recorded114,158 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 MRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 114,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 107,427 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 107,196 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 99,986 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 92,969 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 84,129 miles

Front brake discs lipped, up to 10mm wide on inner faces - pads good, 6-7mm approx.

Nearside Front Lower rear arm bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre almost smooth on very edges - rest of tread 4mm

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge, worn on very outer - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 4-5mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower forward arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2019 84,129 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 4-5mm

Front brake discs lipped, up to 10mm wide on inner faces - pads good, 6-7mm approx.

Nearside Front Lower rear arm bush slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front tyre almost smooth on very edges - rest of tread 4mm

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge, worn on very outer - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb dim/black (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower forward arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2018 80,205 miles

Front brake discs lipped - pads good, 6mm approx.

Nearside Front Lower rear arm bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Offside Rear tyre almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

both front lower forward arm bushes stress cracked

both front tyres wearing on very edges - rest of tread 4-6mm

Fail 9 May 2018 80,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r 3mm approx. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs lipped - pads good, 6mm approx.

Nearside Front Lower rear arm bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Offside Rear tyre almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front lower forward arm bushes stress cracked

both front tyres wearing on very edges - rest of tread 4-6mm

Pass 11 May 2017 76,119 miles

Front brake discs lipped - pads 6-7mm approx.

Nearside Front Lower rear arm bush slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx. (3.5.1g)

both front lower forward arm bushes slightly stress cracked

Pass 11 May 2016 69,658 miles

Front brake discs lipped on inner faces

Nearside Front Lower rear arm inner bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre has cut to tread but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

parking brake release lever feels slightly loose - functions ok

Fail 10 May 2016 69,655 miles

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

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

Front brake discs lipped on inner faces

Nearside Front tyre has cut to tread but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

both front lower rear arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust bracket broken

parking brake release lever feels slightly loose - functions ok

Pass 11 May 2015 62,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 56,183 miles

Long travel on handbrake

Fail 12 May 2014 56,183 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Long travel on handbrake

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,098 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,220 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,594 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,602 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,871 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,108 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 MRA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MRA, 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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J44 MRA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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