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NJ04 JZL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,076 mi
Last recorded162,076 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 JZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 162,076 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 154,908 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 149,487 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 145,308 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 145,302 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 140,646 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 131,231 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 121,354 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement An offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 112,571 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 103,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 96,870 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 90,019 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 81,700 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,828 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 63,330 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,578 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,696 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 51,696 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,652 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,008 miles

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

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 JZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JZL, 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 JZL registered?

NJ04 JZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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