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L22 SGS

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,756 mi
Last recorded136,756 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 SGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 136,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front brake pipes corroded @ brake hose joint areas (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe corroded @ fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective offside headlamp, projected light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear view mirror lens deteriorated/cloudy, advise renewal

Fail 25 May 2023 136,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow @ centre silencer area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure gearbox mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear outer brake pads on minimum 1.5mm legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front brake pipes corroded @ brake hose joint areas (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe corroded @ fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust hanger repair is letting the exhaust hang low and fouling floor support bar (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective offside headlamp, projected light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear view mirror lens deteriorated/cloudy, advise renewal

Pass 19 May 2022 127,806 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 127,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 120,445 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 120,441 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 116,460 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 116,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 114,433 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 109,187 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 104,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,718 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 94,094 miles

CONDITION OF WIPER BLADES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,766 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust hanger fractured

engine management light on

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2014 72,473 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust hanger fractured

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 16 Mar 2013 63,344 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 55,097 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,876 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

dash faulty no speedo fuel temp miles etc

Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,756 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 38,756 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,541 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

high level brake light has bulbs out

Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,994 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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L22 SGS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L22 SGS, 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 L22 SGS registered?

L22 SGS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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