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LA04 RDU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,164 mi
Last recorded113,164 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 RDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 113,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 102,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 96,800 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 96,776 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 91,327 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 91,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,314 miles

HANDBRAKE 16%

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 74,091 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 64,185 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,782 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,042 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2010 40,053 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 33,239 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,699 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)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 27,604 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 24,338 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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LA04 RDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 LA04 RDU, 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 LA04 RDU registered?

LA04 RDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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