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L2 RAJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,765 mi
Last recorded111,765 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 RAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 111,765 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 111,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both side rear reading low (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 108,933 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 105,040 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 104,958 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 103,966 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 103,412 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 102,130 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 102,129 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working SIDE MIRROR INDICATOR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH REAR BULBS (4.7.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing ALL 4 WHEEL NUTS MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,576 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 96,576 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both Side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 96,576 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum power steering stiff (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 90,549 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 90,549 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 90,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,201 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 77,201 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 69,183 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 64,773 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 59,494 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 56,192 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 52,326 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 48,736 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 43,458 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 31,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,131 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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L2 RAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L2 RAJ, 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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L2 RAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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