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M155 FJG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

69,498 mi
Last recorded69,498 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 FJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 69,498 miles

underneath of vehicle rusty

Fail 14 Oct 2025 69,498 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2024 69,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wing mirror glass damaged/peeling

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rusty underneath

Fail 11 Oct 2024 69,234 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wing mirror glass damaged/peeling

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rusty underneath

Pass 8 Jun 2023 68,831 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s mirror glass starting to sparate

rear subframe corroded.

Fail 6 Jun 2023 68,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s mirror glass starting to sparate

rear subframe corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2022 67,089 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/f anti roll bar gaiter perishing

suspension rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2022 67,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front and rear suspension rusty

n/s/f anti roll bar gaiters perishing.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,903 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link boots perished.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wing mirror getting dull

Offside Rear tyre soft.

Rear subframe and suspension getting very rusty.

oxidisation on all metal brake pipes.

Pass 31 Oct 2019 63,144 miles

Front brake discs worn ,pads ok.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension getting rusty.

Fail 30 Oct 2019 63,142 miles

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

Front brake discs worn ,pads ok.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension getting rusty.

Pass 1 Nov 2018 61,423 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 58,485 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on outer edge.

Oxidisation on metal brake pipes.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 56,644 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

larger tyres fitted to front

n/s/f brake starting to bind slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,260 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 55,257 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

3rd brake light warning light on

brake pad warning light on

hand brake pedal slow to return

n/s/f brake starting to drag

Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,824 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 51,824 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 46,622 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 46,620 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,328 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,211 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 39,211 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 30,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,449 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 26,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,369 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,767 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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M155 FJG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 M155 FJG, 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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M155 FJG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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