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M12 FCJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,164 mi
Last recorded40,164 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 FCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 40,164 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 40,164 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 36,182 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 35,955 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 35,919 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 35,919 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 33,189 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 29,133 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main front bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has minor cracks on inner tyre wall

Pass 29 Jul 2017 26,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (3.5.1g)

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

underguards fitted from front to rear restricting view

Fail 28 Jul 2017 26,178 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (3.5.1g)

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

underguards fitted from front to rear restricting view

Pass 30 Jul 2016 24,544 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underguards fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,743 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 wheels (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 24,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 wheels (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 24,154 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,065 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 13,780 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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M12 FCJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M12 FCJ, 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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M12 FCJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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