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L17 TAH

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,908 mi
Last recorded98,908 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 TAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 98,908 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 97,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 96,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 95,002 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 93,687 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 92,477 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,098 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 90,912 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,548 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 86,898 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 85,171 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 84,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 83,753 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 83,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 80,433 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,049 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 55,873 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,316 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,140 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,086 miles

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

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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L17 TAH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 L17 TAH, 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 L17 TAH registered?

L17 TAH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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