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MJ04 GAA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,018 mi
Last recorded134,018 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 GAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 134,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 133,178 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 132,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 131,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 130,453 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 130,453 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust section blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 129,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle corrosoin rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 129,117 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle corrosoin rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 128,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 3 Sep 2020 128,298 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear,rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 127,738 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 127,738 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 126,081 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 126,081 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 125,147 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 125,147 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 120,484 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 115,784 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 3 Aug 2015 115,784 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 107,969 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,241 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 85,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 73,589 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,589 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,291 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 61,287 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,594 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,817 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,061 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 24,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MJ04 GAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ04 GAA, 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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MJ04 GAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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