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JK04 JAY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,745 mi
Last recorded129,745 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK04 JAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 129,745 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 122,107 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2023 115,182 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 107,338 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,416 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,554 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 93,322 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 92,044 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 92,044 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 88,599 miles

engine has oil leaks under tray fitted

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f front suspension arm rubber deteriorating

o/s door mirror glass deteriorating

o/s/f front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorating

Fail 30 Nov 2017 88,599 miles

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

engine has oil leaks under tray fitted

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f front suspension arm rubber deteriorating

o/s door mirror glass deteriorating

o/s/f front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,254 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s door mirror glass slightly distorted

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 30 Nov 2016 76,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s door mirror glass slightly distorted

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 1 Dec 2015 65,177 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 65,177 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,185 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts on the outer wall

Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,708 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 47,369 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 47,368 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,352 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 36,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,075 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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JK04 JAY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JK04 JAY, 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 JK04 JAY registered?

JK04 JAY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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