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LJ04 KUP

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,683 mi
Last recorded100,683 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 100,683 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs poor

Pass 1 Jun 2012 95,413 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 95,409 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning ligh on

Pass 19 Mar 2011 87,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,658 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 76,413 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 63,057 miles

THRUST ARM BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 29 Feb 2008 51,621 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 51,570 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 36,914 miles

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

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

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 KUP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KUP, 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 KUP registered?

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

Is LJ04 KUP safe to buy?

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