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NJ04 HCX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,006 mi
Last recorded107,006 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 HCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 107,006 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 99,859 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 99,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 99,041 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 96,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 96,173 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,776 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 92,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,783 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 85,257 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 81,289 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 76,726 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,696 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 68,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 49,211 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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NJ04 HCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NJ04 HCX, 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 NJ04 HCX registered?

NJ04 HCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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