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N12 JHU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,263 mi
Last recorded99,263 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 JHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 99,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 90,890 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 90,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tow bar not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,524 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,652 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,397 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,791 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 65,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 62,631 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 62,627 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 58,014 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,741 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 54,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,957 miles

advisory cut on outer wall of n/s/r tyre

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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N12 JHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N12 JHU, 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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What year was N12 JHU registered?

N12 JHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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