CarVerify

Free Car Check

NJ04 HWN

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,139 mi
Last recorded145,139 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 HWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 145,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 137,125 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 137,120 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 124,053 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 110,649 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 110,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 107,877 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 103,839 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 102,146 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 95,208 miles

Front both headlamp lenses cloudy

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most - close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 90,031 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 90,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 82,804 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 82,791 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 68,643 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 60,416 miles

OIL LEAK AT BACK OF ENGINE , BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 16 Dec 2014 60,416 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

OIL LEAK AT BACK OF ENGINE , BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 19 Dec 2013 40,278 miles

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET MISSING BUT NOT AFFECTING THE SECURITY OF THE EXHAUST

Fail 18 Dec 2013 40,278 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET MISSING BUT NOT AFFECTING THE SECURITY OF THE EXHAUST

Pass 4 Dec 2012 42,838 miles

CORROSION IN FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AND BOTH OUTER REAR BRAKE PIPES , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 3 Dec 2012 42,838 miles

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

CORROSION IN FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AND BOTH OUTER REAR BRAKE PIPES , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,590 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 32,447 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 30,246 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2009 28,380 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,194 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,491 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,397 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NJ04 HWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ04 HWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJ04 HWN?

You can check the full history of NJ04 HWN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NJ04 HWN registered?

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

Is NJ04 HWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ04 HWN shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJ04 HWN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NJ04 HWN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.