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L40 LCP

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,218 mi
Last recorded136,218 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 LCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 136,218 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 136,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 117,019 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 117,019 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 109,787 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 56,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,793 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 97,506 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 2mm

Fail 20 Jul 2011 92,196 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 92,196 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 83,093 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,529 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,367 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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L40 LCP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L40 LCP, 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 L40 LCP registered?

L40 LCP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is L40 LCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 LCP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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