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L3 UYS

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,927 mi
Last recorded111,927 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 UYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 111,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge driven flat (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front mount broken

front and rear sub frames surface corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2026 111,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge driven flat (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front mount broken

front and rear sub frames surface corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2026 111,918 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front suspension anti roll bar surface corroded

offside front suspension arm inner mount bush deteriated - cracked

rear suspension sub frame/suspension components surface corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 110,576 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside and offside front suspension stabilizer arm ,front bushes slightly deteriated - cracked

offside front lower suspension arm inner mounting bush deteriated -no free play.

Pass 5 Mar 2024 108,458 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 104,037 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 104,037 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 99,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 93,185 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 91,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 86,221 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 86,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 86,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 77,247 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 68,061 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 68,061 miles

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

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,114 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 46,664 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 35,979 miles

205/55R16

o/s/f tyre has cuts on inner tread but not deep enough to reach cords.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 33,160 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,761 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,475 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,834 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,977 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 27,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,406 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,128 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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L3 UYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L3 UYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L3 UYS registered?

L3 UYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is L3 UYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 UYS shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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