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MJ04 PLX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

141,119 mi
Last recorded141,119 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 PLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 141,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 136,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (d bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 126,419 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 117,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 117,009 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords gash on outer sidewall, also tread worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 108,621 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s pipes to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,265 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 100,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 92,986 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 92,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 84,477 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 81,005 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front balljoint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2018 81,005 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre section bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front balljoint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,507 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light showing

exhaust hanger braking up at centre

Pass 25 Jul 2016 72,763 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 72,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

E M L Light on dashboard

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2015 71,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust mount corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 22 Jun 2015 71,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

e m l light on dashboard

exhaust mount corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 3 Jul 2014 69,407 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

e m l light on dashboard

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,407 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

e m l light on dashboard

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,753 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,505 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,996 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,161 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,018 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,322 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,112 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 PLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 PLX, 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 PLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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