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FM04 LPJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

157,834 mi
Last recorded157,834 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 LPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 157,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 157,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 155,012 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 155,011 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected park brake (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 133,051 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 133,049 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 115,708 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 115,702 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating + EXTREMELY LOW OUTPUT (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding + PARK BRAKE MECHASNISMNOT RELEASING IN CORRECT MANNER (3.7.B.1)

BONNET SAFETY LATCH ACTION STIFF

ENGINE HEATER PLUG WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

Pass 2 Nov 2016 112,293 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 112,292 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 108,920 miles

Front TYRES WORN UNEVEN

Fail 6 Jan 2016 108,920 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR ARM (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BADLY WORN (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR ARM (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front EML ON

Front TYRES WORN UNEVEN

Fail 10 Jan 2015 103,289 miles

ENGINE light on

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

OSR brake noisey

head lamp pattern poor

Pass 10 Jan 2015 103,289 miles

ENGINE light on

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OSR brake noisey

head lamp pattern poor

Pass 10 Jan 2014 97,709 miles

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

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)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 92,079 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 92,079 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 84,731 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 84,730 miles

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

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 Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 77,126 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 71,928 miles

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

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

n/s parking brake performance is a bit low

Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,831 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 62,831 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 54,181 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 54,140 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)

front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

offside front and rear tyres worn very low and offside front bold on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2007 46,148 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 45,773 miles

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

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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FM04 LPJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 FM04 LPJ, 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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FM04 LPJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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