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NA53 JAM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,905 mi
Last recorded69,905 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 JAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 69,905 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 69,905 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 68,152 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 66,011 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 62,914 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 59,749 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 59,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 51,080 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 47,026 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 42,859 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 39,744 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 38,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 21 Jan 2015 34,290 miles

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,637 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 18,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,240 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,093 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,741 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 11,544 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,387 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 7,643 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 7,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NA53 JAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 NA53 JAM, 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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NA53 JAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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