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PJ52 PLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,210 mi
Last recorded155,210 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 PLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 155,210 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Sides Sides Repeater Lenses Damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 155,209 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Sides Sides Repeater Lenses Damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 149,252 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Underside general corrosion.

Fail 12 Feb 2020 149,251 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Underside general corrosion.

Pass 30 May 2019 143,687 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slightly ply. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 135,372 miles

under tray fitted.n/s/r/tyre outer wall poor conition

Fail 25 May 2018 135,372 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

under tray fitted.n/s/r/tyre outer wall poor conition

Pass 22 May 2017 131,085 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 123,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joints slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2015 119,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 117,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2013 103,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 103,039 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 89,372 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 85,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 85,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 81,531 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 80,044 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,889 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 68,572 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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PJ52 PLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PJ52 PLJ, 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 PJ52 PLJ registered?

PJ52 PLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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