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PJ04 ETL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,292 mi
Last recorded150,292 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 ETL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 150,292 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 143,269 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 143,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 138,470 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 131,315 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 128,281 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 128,281 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 122,914 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 119,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main line (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 108,220 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 98,410 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 87,294 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 76,186 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 8 May 2012 76,186 miles

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

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 10 May 2011 65,927 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 65,926 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2010 56,051 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 46,206 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 46,206 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,573 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 27,140 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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PJ04 ETL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PJ04 ETL, 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 PJ04 ETL registered?

PJ04 ETL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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