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LJ04 KFU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,034 mi
Last recorded116,034 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 116,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 111,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 105,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

wet test !!!

Fail 21 Sep 2017 105,306 miles

Indicator switch faulty flashes 3 times,then turns it`s self off,left & right (1.4.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

wet test !!!

Pass 26 Sep 2016 101,030 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 88,798 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 83,702 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 79,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 74,839 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 68,448 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,340 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 52,451 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 52,451 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 41,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,308 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 KFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KFU, 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 KFU registered?

LJ04 KFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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