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LJ04 DPF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,903 mi
Last recorded93,903 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 DPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 93,903 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 93,900 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2022 90,395 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 84,558 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken - Exhaust still secure

Rear suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 8 Oct 2021 84,558 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket broken - Exhaust still secure

Rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 7 Oct 2020 79,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 71,222 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 71,222 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 61,633 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 53,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 48,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front seat belt webbing is lazy in retracting

support bracket between rear and centre silencers is corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,222 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 31,118 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 31,105 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 23,553 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 22,411 miles

both nsf and nsr tyres have slight curbing damage to sidewall of tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,363 miles

chip windscreen

front brakes worn

nearside front rim damage

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside park brake reading low

Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,759 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Feb 2009 16,686 miles

front tyres 2mm outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,526 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2007 11,543 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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LJ04 DPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LJ04 DPF, 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 LJ04 DPF registered?

LJ04 DPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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