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TJI 8700

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,067 mi
Last recorded109,067 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJI 8700
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 109,067 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 102,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 102,066 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 97,730 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 146,651 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 81,591 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,644 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 66,885 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 62,114 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 61,206 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 58,553 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 56,572 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,244 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 49,675 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,694 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 42,915 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 42,915 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,288 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 40,288 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 37,885 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 37,885 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,001 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 34,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,914 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 27,409 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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TJI 8700 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TJI 8700, 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 TJI 8700 registered?

TJI 8700 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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