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NJ04 KFA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,520 mi
Last recorded133,520 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 KFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 133,520 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 125,442 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 125,442 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 119,930 miles

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)

Fail 24 May 2017 119,928 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (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 3 Jun 2016 116,984 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 116,982 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 113,588 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 111,287 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 111,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres have slight age related cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 105,846 miles

Both front tyres have slight age related cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2013 105,845 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres have slight age related cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2012 102,747 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 102,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust hanger coroded from pipe ( exhaust still secure)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 90,840 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust hanger coroded from pipe ( exhaust still secure)

unable to correctly check underside of vehicle due to fitted covers

Pass 24 Apr 2010 79,010 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front no plate cracked ,rear in poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2009 66,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

headlight washers inop

Pass 14 Apr 2009 66,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

headlight washers inop

Pass 28 Apr 2008 55,025 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 55,025 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,064 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 KFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KFA, 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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NJ04 KFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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