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LM04 JZU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,814 mi
Last recorded146,814 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 JZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 146,814 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 135,981 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 122,565 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 122,565 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

Pass 21 May 2021 108,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 99,400 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear bumper slight damage

slight oil leak

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2020 99,400 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear bumper slight damage

slight oil leak

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2018 85,709 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 85,704 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

slight oil leak around gearbox

Fail 4 Sep 2018 85,669 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/zr17 95wxl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,716 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 71,913 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre wall cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 64,088 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,877 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,166 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 52,165 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 47,535 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,053 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 44,047 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,144 miles

long parking brake travel

Fail 5 Jun 2010 35,502 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 35,502 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 30,155 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,655 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,012 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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LM04 JZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LM04 JZU, 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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LM04 JZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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