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MJ04 GWV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,082 mi
Last recorded114,082 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 GWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 114,082 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 113,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 111,095 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective at front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 109,524 miles

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

NOTE (all brake pipes covered in grease)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 107,550 miles

Note: All brake pipes corroded/greased or undersealed.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 105,601 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 103,293 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 99,998 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 99,814 miles

Front Outer Tyres splitting on outer edges, but not through to cord.

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LOWER CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyres splitting on outer edges, but not through to cord.

Fail 17 Sep 2018 99,814 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyres splitting on outer edges, but not through to cord.

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LOWER CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyres splitting on outer edges, but not through to cord.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,424 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger missing

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corrosion on brake discs (3.5.1n)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 99,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger missing

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corrosion on brake discs (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 98,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt aluminum suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear rear hanger missing but exhaust is supported

Fail 20 Apr 2015 96,212 miles

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

rear exhaust securing mount missing

Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,212 miles

rear exhaust securing mount missing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 92,057 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,768 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,923 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,937 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 58,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

O/S/F Tyre,Tread Area Is Wearing Slightly At Both Edges(205/55 R16 91V).

Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,821 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,241 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,063 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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MJ04 GWV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MJ04 GWV, 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 GWV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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