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LJ04 GJX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,056 mi
Last recorded94,056 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 GJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 94,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BALL JOINT GOES UP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 94,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BALL JOINT GOES UP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 93,780 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 93,780 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 93,233 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))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 92,147 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front top mount bearing worn

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

wipers starting too smear screen

Fail 13 Jan 2018 92,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fore most (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front top mount bearing worn

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

wipers starting too smear screen

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 225 / 45 / 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 225 / 45 / 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge 245 / 40 / 17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 87,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 225 / 45 / 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 225 / 45 / 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge 245 / 40 / 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 80,651 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2014 73,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres 225/45/17 rear tyres 245/40/17

Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,856 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear both front tyres 225/45/17

Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2012 52,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 40,933 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,980 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,249 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 24,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 16,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LJ04 GJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LJ04 GJX, 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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LJ04 GJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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