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MM04 FJF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,001 mi
Last recorded123,001 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 FJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 123,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2024 122,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 115,473 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 115,471 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 110,887 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 109,408 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 109,406 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 107,887 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 107,887 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 105,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 105,204 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 98,321 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Jun 2018 98,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Mar 2017 91,993 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,145 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing creeks as though it has a dry joint (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 85,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end has play init (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing creeks as though it has a dry joint (2.5.B.3a)

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 Apr 2015 78,041 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,861 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,367 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2012 54,846 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,908 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,470 miles

o/s side mirror not clear

Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,571 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,619 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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MM04 FJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MM04 FJF, 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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MM04 FJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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