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KA04 JBX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,502 mi
Last recorded146,502 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 JBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 146,502 miles

Deterioration in all 4 flexible brake hoses

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 146,500 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Deterioration in all 4 flexible brake hoses

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 144,605 miles

Deterioration in both front suspension lower arm inner bushes

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 144,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Deterioration in both front suspension lower arm inner bushes

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 142,741 miles

deterioration in both front suspension lower arm inner bushes

slight play in both steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 2 Jul 2015 140,950 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 140,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated

nail in the N/S/F tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2014 138,041 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 133,977 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 128,339 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 120,629 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 110,167 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 103,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 103,009 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 92,260 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 69,272 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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KA04 JBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KA04 JBX, 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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KA04 JBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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