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CU54 LXA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,497 mi
Last recorded121,497 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 LXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 121,497 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 114,377 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 103,604 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,894 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 82,377 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 77,010 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 77,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 65,386 miles

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2014 65,150 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 24 May 2013 59,075 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 58,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 51,486 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both front tyres inner edges worn o\s\f tyre inner edge no tred

Pass 17 May 2011 45,065 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake disc's worn

Fail 11 May 2011 44,948 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake disc's worn

front tyres slightly worn on egdes

Pass 5 May 2010 38,406 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 30,948 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 28,987 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 20,597 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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CU54 LXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU54 LXA, 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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CU54 LXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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