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WK04 JXM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

217,433 mi
Last recorded217,433 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 JXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 217,433 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 214,921 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 213,099 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 213,099 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 211,292 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2021 208,901 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 208,901 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 207,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 196,786 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 196,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 174,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3-0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside windscreen washer poor

Fail 18 Apr 2018 174,039 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light staying on (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3-0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside windscreen washer poor

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 141,864 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 141,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 141,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 132,261 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 132,261 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 115,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise when rotating rear wheels by hand

rear heat shield loose

Pass 3 Feb 2011 102,422 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 102,417 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 79,474 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 79,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 53,782 miles

205/55/16 n/s/f tyre has cuts on outer wall

front brake discs lipped and pitted

Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,991 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 32,374 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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WK04 JXM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WK04 JXM, 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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WK04 JXM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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