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L7 EME

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,800 mi
Last recorded135,800 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 EME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2014 135,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 135,800 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 135,787 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake shows a bind

offside front tyre shows a scrubbed sidewall and curb damage

Pass 18 Mar 2013 119,779 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre vworn to 3mm.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 119,779 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre vworn to 3mm.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 102,844 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

nearside front wiper blade smeary.

nearside rear number plate lamp dim.

rear upper stop lamp unit damaged.

various bulbs in high level stop lamp not working.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 84,346 miles

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 62,984 miles

front brake discs have heavy lipping and are corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,940 miles

Windscreen has several small stone chips in.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 21,449 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 20,388 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 20,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L7 EME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L7 EME, 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 L7 EME registered?

L7 EME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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