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KU54 LZL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,135 mi
Last recorded165,135 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 LZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 165,135 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 4 Dec 2020 165,135 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Apr 2019 164,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 Nov 2017 164,032 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear behind undertray (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 17 Nov 2017 164,028 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear behind undertray (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 25 Aug 2016 151,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 25 Aug 2016 151,011 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2015 139,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 139,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 139,114 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 130,933 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 130,933 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 119,566 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2012 106,203 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning displayed brakes ok

Pass 25 Aug 2011 89,342 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 78,779 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 78,779 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,336 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 65,336 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,250 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,846 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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KU54 LZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KU54 LZL, 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 KU54 LZL registered?

KU54 LZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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