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LJ04 KBG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,383 mi
Last recorded136,383 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 KBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 136,383 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 136,383 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 77,213 miles

all four discs rusty worn & pitted.

engine covers & undeer trays fitted.

n/s/front brake pipe rusty.

n/s/rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 29 Oct 2019 77,213 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all four discs rusty worn & pitted.

engine covers & undeer trays fitted.

n/s/front brake pipe rusty.

n/s/rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 75,612 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,081 miles

wipers weak

Pass 17 Oct 2016 70,629 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 70,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 69,874 miles

Minor fluid leak from autobox

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 69,874 miles

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

Minor fluid leak from autobox

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,677 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 68,677 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,900 miles

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

front foglights damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2013 67,895 miles

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

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

front foglights damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,707 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside & nearside front brake discs wearing

Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,955 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,942 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,044 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,044 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 4,555 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 KBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc 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 KBG, 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 KBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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