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KY04 LJL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,154 mi
Last recorded153,154 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 LJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 153,154 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 141,222 miles

parking brake excessive travel

Pass 12 May 2015 134,026 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 134,026 miles

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

cloudy headights

Pass 17 Apr 2014 127,853 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 119,426 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 119,426 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 106,125 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 93,056 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,077 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 60,393 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 44,900 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 44,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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KY04 LJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KY04 LJL, 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 KY04 LJL registered?

KY04 LJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is KY04 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY04 LJL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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