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LJ04 VYK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,667 mi
Last recorded122,667 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 122,667 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 113,071 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 113,071 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 100,531 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 87,179 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 87,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,396 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 63,529 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 63,529 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 55,642 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,854 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 35,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,266 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 20,623 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2007 20,623 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 VYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ04 VYK registered?

LJ04 VYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ04 VYK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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