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JL04 LAL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,015 mi
Last recorded107,015 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL04 LAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 107,015 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 98,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and rear at ferules (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 98,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and rear at ferules (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 97,975 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 96,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 95,978 miles

slight play offside/nearside front lower susension arm bushes

Fail 31 Mar 2021 95,971 miles

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

slight play offside/nearside front lower susension arm bushes

Pass 11 Dec 2019 95,640 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 94,205 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 94,205 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2017 85,344 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 79,417 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

ns park brake low

Fail 13 May 2016 79,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

ns park brake low

Pass 15 May 2015 71,895 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 62,731 miles

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

all 4 tyre walls slight damage

Fail 12 May 2014 62,529 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

all 4 tyre walls slight damage

Pass 17 May 2013 48,975 miles

Advise cut in n/s/f tyre wall.

Pass 5 May 2012 46,509 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 43,910 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,640 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,563 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,418 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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JL04 LAL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 JL04 LAL, 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 JL04 LAL registered?

JL04 LAL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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