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KA04 JEJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,646 mi
Last recorded111,646 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 111,646 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 111,644 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 110,496 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 107,999 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 107,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 104,966 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 101,773 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 101,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 99,440 miles

ALL TYRES CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 28 Feb 2017 97,677 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 97,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 92,003 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 91,997 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,769 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 84,767 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,500 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 63,460 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,843 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,543 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 42,289 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 41,767 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,116 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 26,273 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,148 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 JEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KA04 JEJ, 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 KA04 JEJ registered?

KA04 JEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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