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LJ04 GZG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,639 mi
Last recorded94,639 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 GZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,639 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 94,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,516 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

eml light is on

Fail 15 Sep 2017 85,499 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both side (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

eml light is on

Pass 16 Sep 2016 77,414 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,404 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,672 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 62,653 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,701 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,239 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 49,996 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,134 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on edges

offside front lower arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,134 miles

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

both front tyres are low on edges

offside front lower arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,134 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,987 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 33,987 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2009 28,105 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 24,288 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 24,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,203 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 21,203 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 15,964 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 GZG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 GZG, 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 GZG registered?

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

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