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L3 VKH

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

45,892 mi
Last recorded45,892 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 VKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 45,892 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 45,892 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 45,877 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 45,155 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 43,788 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 42,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 41,558 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 41,558 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 39,949 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,550 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 38,550 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 36,920 miles

parking brake sticks on

Fail 30 Nov 2011 36,920 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

parking brake sticks on

Pass 25 Nov 2010 34,801 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 34,801 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,597 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 32,597 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,417 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,163 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 VKH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L3 VKH, 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 L3 VKH registered?

L3 VKH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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