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KU04 JPK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,631 mi
Last recorded141,631 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 JPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2024 141,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 134,825 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 127,903 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 127,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 116,418 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2019 105,969 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 94,631 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 83,962 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 76,792 miles

both front tyres worn on inner

exhaust mount before backbox broken

Fail 23 Apr 2016 76,679 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner

exhaust mount before backbox broken

Pass 5 May 2015 67,118 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 66,994 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 9 May 2014 56,728 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,446 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges and has a nail in it

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 26 Apr 2013 47,446 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges and has a nail in it

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 May 2012 39,181 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,254 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 33,254 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,687 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 24,274 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,786 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 14,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 14,036 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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KU04 JPK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KU04 JPK, 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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KU04 JPK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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