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L4 OSN

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,257 mi
Last recorded133,257 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 OSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 133,257 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 133,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 116,336 miles

1x exhaust hanger adrift

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 9 Sep 2014 101,139 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 101,139 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 86,764 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,956 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 70,956 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,480 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 56,479 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,311 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 30,039 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,851 miles

Centre brake lamp cracked.

Front thrust arm bushes starting to split.

N/s/f tyre cut in outer tread, plus front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Fail 13 Jun 2008 27,851 miles

Centre brake lamp cracked.

Front thrust arm bushes starting to split.

N/s/f tyre cut in outer tread, plus front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,778 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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L4 OSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L4 OSN, 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 L4 OSN registered?

L4 OSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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