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L888 JHL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,780 mi
Last recorded110,780 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 JHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 110,780 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 107,784 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 103,269 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 97,334 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 93,979 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 93,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,985 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 86,936 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gear box has slight oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,744 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 71,744 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 20 Oct 2011 66,108 miles

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

Oil leak

advise changing offside front tyre

front brake discs wearing ( lip on edges )

light surface rust on rear suspension

Fail 18 Oct 2011 66,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing ( lip on edges )

light serface rust on rear suspension

Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,180 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 53,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,727 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 39,727 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,639 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,244 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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L888 JHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L888 JHL, 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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L888 JHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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