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J5 LOW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

66,220 mi
Last recorded66,220 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 66,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm closest to the front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear General corrosion

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 65,506 miles

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

General corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm closest to the front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion, vehicle stability not affected.

Fail 18 Mar 2025 65,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Arm closest to the front. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Arm closest to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

General corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm closest to the front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm closest to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion, vehicle stability not affected.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 64,303 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 63,185 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 63,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,923 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 61,020 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 60,264 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 60,264 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Offside front levelling device broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 58,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 58,392 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 56,742 miles

Both front brakes have slight judder

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,752 miles

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Mar 2017 54,752 miles

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

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,569 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front, front arm ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2016 52,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (Cast iron) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front, front arm ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,235 miles

front and rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

headlight level adjuster rod mounting bracket on offside front suspension broken not effecting highaim of headlight

Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,738 miles

front and rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2014 45,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,661 miles

Both front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front tyres feathering on outer edges

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 41,661 miles

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

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

Both front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front tyres feathering on outer edges

Exhaust hanger missing from centre section

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Squeak from offside rear suspension

Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,173 miles

creak/squeek from nearside rear suspension/brakes

front and rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

front exhaust hangers repaired .centre rear hanger deteriorated

offside front mirror glass deteriorating and discoloured

slight creak from front suspension/top strut mountings

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhausts centre hangers showing signs of corrosion

front suspension- rear supension arms inner bushes showing signs of deterioration

headlamp level adjusting sensor on offside front suspension broken off

slight creaking noise from both rear suspension arms lower bushes

Fail 8 Mar 2011 33,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhausts centre hangers showing signs of corrosion

front suspension- rear supension arms inner bushes showing signs of deterioration

headlamp level adjusting sensor on offside front suspension broken off

slight creaking noise from both rear suspension arms lower bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,032 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,297 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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J5 LOW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 J5 LOW, 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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J5 LOW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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