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J9 NCS

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,187 mi
Last recorded120,187 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 NCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 120,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 120,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 115,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2024 111,504 miles

front to rear brake pipes slight corroded

rear brake hoses slight perished

rear subframe slight corroded and arms

Pass 5 Sep 2023 107,237 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 107,237 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Advise rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2022 103,326 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 98,780 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 96,124 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner shoulder

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 96,124 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner shoulder

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 89,839 miles

advise handbrake travel

Fail 9 Sep 2019 89,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise handbrake travel

Pass 3 Sep 2018 82,978 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Sep 2018 82,978 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 72,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,450 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,741 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,419 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,134 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 38,415 miles

N/S Front Tyre Wearing On Inside Edge

N/S Hand Brake Cable Cover Split Along Length

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S Front Tyre Wearing On Inside Edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,415 miles

N/S Front Tyre Wearing On Inside Edge

N/S Hand Brake Cable Cover Split Along Length

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S Front Tyre Wearing On Inside Edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,664 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,603 miles

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

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

handbrake has long travel

Pass 23 Sep 2008 8,112 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 6,905 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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J9 NCS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 J9 NCS, 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 J9 NCS registered?

J9 NCS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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