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C5 LKK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,196 mi
Last recorded119,196 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 LKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 119,196 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 119,193 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2021 118,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 117,422 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 115,325 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 115,325 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,780 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 107,409 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 101,895 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 90,423 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 90,423 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 85,346 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 82,916 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 80,459 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 80,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,250 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 71,248 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 60,260 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 59,525 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front 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 4 Jun 2008 47,533 miles

advise front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 3 Jun 2008 47,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,332 miles

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

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

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

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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C5 LKK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc 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 C5 LKK, 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 C5 LKK registered?

C5 LKK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is C5 LKK safe to buy?

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