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LJ04 EAP

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,331 mi
Last recorded80,331 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 EAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 80,331 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 74,289 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,896 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 62,936 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 62,936 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,392 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,289 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 54,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 53,468 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

nearside appears to be a little dim

nearside wiper blade performance is a little poor

Fail 22 Jan 2015 53,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside appears to be a little dim

nearside wiper blade performance is a little poor

Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,605 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 52,605 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,920 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 28 Jan 2013 51,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,151 miles

brake warning light illuminated - rear brake pads 60-70% worn - possible cause

offside front tyre starting to perish and worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2011 50,177 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 45,912 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,677 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 40,677 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,007 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,888 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 32,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 EAP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LJ04 EAP, 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 EAP registered?

LJ04 EAP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is LJ04 EAP safe to buy?

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