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KC54 LVA

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,658 mi
Last recorded128,658 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 LVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 128,658 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 122,727 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 122,726 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 117,241 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,789 miles

o/side rear tyre on 3m/m

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

o/side front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Fail 3 Mar 2015 112,659 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

o/side rear tyre on 3m/m

o/side front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 103,525 miles

Centre exhaust clamp starting to crack

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 17 Mar 2014 103,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre exhaust clamp starting to crack

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 21 Oct 2013 100,119 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 100,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 91,607 miles

o/side front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 83,188 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 75,424 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 63,001 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,924 miles

advise covers fitted to vehicle

strong advise wear to both front brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2007 31,153 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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KC54 LVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KC54 LVA, 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 KC54 LVA registered?

KC54 LVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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