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MJ04 UDM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,366 mi
Last recorded96,366 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 96,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 93,317 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 88,213 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 85,315 miles

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))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 84,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 84,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 80,764 miles

Different size tyres on front axle compared to rear

Offside Rear light lense slightly damaged but not showing white light

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2018 80,661 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Different size tyres on front axle compared to rear

Offside Rear light lense slightly damaged but not showing white light

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 72,467 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 72,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 70,441 miles

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

Nearside slight wear in suspension arm bushes

Offside slight wear suspension arm bushes

engine lamp is on

service lamp is on

suspension coil springs are corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2016 70,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside slight wear in suspension arm bushes

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

Offside slight wear suspension arm bushes

engine lamp is on

service lamp is on

suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 22550/16 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres pershed

engine cover and under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 68,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 22550/16 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres pershed

engine cover and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,156 miles

slight play in front w/bearing / corrosion to front to rears / under trays fittewd /

Fail 8 Oct 2014 64,156 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

slight play in front w/bearing / corrosion to front to rears / under trays fittewd /

Pass 4 Sep 2013 61,014 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 61,014 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,721 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,853 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,177 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 40,959 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,157 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 33,157 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,962 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 UDM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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