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LJ04 EHL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,980 mi
Last recorded86,980 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 86,980 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 85,137 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 83,100 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 83,035 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to rear flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 79,628 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 79,606 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 75,536 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 75,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all others. (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors/sills/inner wings. (2.4.A.3)

advise all tyres perished/cracked.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,479 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 71,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2014 71,264 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,121 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre showing signs of sidewall damage. but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 22 Oct 2013 68,119 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

driverside mirror indicator damaged

nearside front tyre showing signs of sidewall damage. but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,646 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 63,646 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 60,704 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 57,811 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 54,885 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 50,914 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 43,459 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,188 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 EHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EHL, 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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LJ04 EHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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