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PJ04 ZKU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,461 mi
Last recorded60,461 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 ZKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 60,461 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 57,630 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 57,629 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 57,125 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 57,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 56,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

general surface corrosion through out lower parts of the vehicle

windscreen chipped

Fail 31 Aug 2022 56,085 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

general surface corrosion through out lower parts of the vehicle

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Feb 2021 54,325 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 52,551 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 14 Feb 2019 49,434 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted

side sill fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 46,694 miles

complete under covers fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic side skirts fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 43,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 43,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 41,319 miles

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 37,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 6 Jan 2014 35,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 33,441 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 31,094 miles

Pitting and corrosion to front brake disc's

Pass 3 Nov 2010 27,149 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,678 miles

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

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

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 21 Oct 2009 24,678 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,970 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 17,644 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,124 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 15,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ZKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZKU, 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 ZKU registered?

PJ04 ZKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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