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UJZ 3870

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,183 mi
Last recorded131,183 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJZ 3870
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 131,183 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 124,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 118,773 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 106,048 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 100,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

coolant level low

wiper blades smearing

Fail 4 Jun 2018 100,610 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

coolant level low

wiper blades smearing

Pass 5 Jun 2017 96,220 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 96,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 92,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge!

Fail 9 Jun 2016 92,155 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge!

Pass 10 Jun 2015 91,116 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,991 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 72,991 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 72,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

tear in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,094 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 50,143 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 50,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 45,421 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 1 Jun 2009 38,560 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 32,450 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 32,450 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2007 25,688 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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UJZ 3870 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UJZ 3870, 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 UJZ 3870 registered?

UJZ 3870 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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