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S123 SMJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,277 mi
Last recorded100,277 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 SMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 100,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front left front tyre 10 years old and showing signs of perishing

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres 8 years old and showing signs of perishing

Fail 16 Sep 2026 100,277 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play left front lower rear most track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front left front tyre 10 years old and showing signs of perishing

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres 8 years old and showing signs of perishing

Rear fuel filter appears to be corroding

wipers not tested due to washer operation

Pass 12 Sep 2025 97,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 94,955 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged oil filled anti dazzle mirror glass deteriorated but provides distorted vision to rear. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more so on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 94,955 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens deteriorated reducing definition of pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens deteriorated reducing definition of pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged oil filled anti dazzle mirror glass deteriorated but provides distorted vision to rear. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more so on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses perished & cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine undertray poorly secured with cable ties

Pass 6 Sep 2023 92,523 miles

Offside Wing mirror slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Sep 2022 89,782 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 87,082 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 84,976 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,490 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,155 miles

Oil leak engine

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 77,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak engine

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 1 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 1 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,582 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,611 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,930 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,698 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,540 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,147 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,014 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,561 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,028 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S123 SMJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S123 SMJ, 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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S123 SMJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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