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KU04 KKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,837 mi
Last recorded142,837 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 KKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 142,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & both rear to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 138,542 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & both rear to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 131,319 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 131,319 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 114,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 183,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 102,866 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 97,134 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 97,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,446 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 75,287 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 52,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 47,068 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,580 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 36,225 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 33,138 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,348 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,690 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 14,528 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 14,504 miles

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

both front tyres show sign's of wearing on outer edge's

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 KKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KKJ, 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 KU04 KKJ registered?

KU04 KKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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