MOT Status
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115,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,o/s n/s rear chassis,front shockers
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
headlights faded
surface corrosion rear subframe and suspension
surface corrosion rear subframe, suspension
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
surface corrosion rear subframe, suspension
surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,o/s n/s rear metal brake pipes
damp in n/s headlight
parkbrake realise slow
surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
damp in n/s headlight
oil leak from gearbox
parkbrake realise slow
surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges. (4.1.E.1)
under tray fitted obscuring some components.
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges. (4.1.E.1)
under tray fitted obscuring some components.
Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated
Nearside rear tyre has slight age related cracking
Nearside rear tyre has slight age related cracking
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre tread worn low in the centre section
rear eshaust mounting bracket badly corroding
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre tread worn low in the centre section
rear eshaust mounting bracket badly corroding
both front tyres worn low on the edges of the tread.the n/s also has several gouges in the outer sidewall
mounting bracket on the exhaust pipe in front of the rear silencer badly corroding
n/s/r tyre tread worn very low,on 1.6mm limit in centre section
N/S/R TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW IN THE CENTRE SECTION
STEERING RACK, PLAY IN THE O/S INNER BALL JOINT
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nsf and both rear tyres are getting near limit{1.6}
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ04 VTV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 VTV, 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 VTV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 May 2004.
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