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ML04 NCJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,998 mi
Last recorded121,998 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 NCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 121,998 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 121,828 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s rear subframe mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 121,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Most Rear Subframe mount, Nearside & Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 114,723 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 107,917 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 107,917 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 107,117 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 107,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 107,111 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 102,262 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 96,392 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 89,582 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 82,146 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 78,863 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 76,705 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2012 70,803 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,719 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,595 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 57,586 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under body brake pipes not checked due to under body covers

Pass 23 Jul 2008 55,935 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,272 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,434 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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ML04 NCJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ML04 NCJ, 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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ML04 NCJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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