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J5 KCJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,449 mi
Last recorded69,449 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 KCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 69,449 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 68,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 66,943 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (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))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 66,897 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (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))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 64,947 miles

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

Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 64,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 62,889 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 61,658 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 59,417 miles

oil leak coming from hood

Pass 20 Jun 2018 57,781 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 56,945 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,985 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 55,145 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 54,529 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 53,300 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,068 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,405 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 49,034 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 49,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 46,157 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 44,001 miles

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

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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J5 KCJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J5 KCJ, 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 J5 KCJ registered?

J5 KCJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is J5 KCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 KCJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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