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J900 LJG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,669 mi
Last recorded127,669 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 LJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 127,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 127,668 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 123,694 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 123,694 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 108,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Fail 6 Mar 2015 108,401 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,794 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2013 83,648 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 71,002 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 68,574 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 61,933 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)

Pass 1 May 2009 50,193 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 50,193 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,055 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 43,055 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s front tyre 2/3mm and worn on inner edge

n/s rear tyre on limit

o/s rear tyre 2/3mm

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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J900 LJG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J900 LJG, 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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J900 LJG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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