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J999 CFM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

139,828 mi
Last recorded139,828 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 CFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 139,828 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 139,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 136,792 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 136,792 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 135,516 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 135,499 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and centre exhaust mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened subframe support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 133,683 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 133,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 130,863 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 128,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 127,472 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 125,473 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 125,473 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 123,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 123,386 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 119,666 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 114,244 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 112,684 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 122,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 109,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre inside side wall cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2012 106,551 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 102,724 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 102,724 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 4 Feb 2010 96,944 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 84,493 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 79,146 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 17 Jan 2007 60,821 miles

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

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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J999 CFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J999 CFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J999 CFM registered?

J999 CFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is J999 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 CFM shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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