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LN54 YJV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,761 mi
Last recorded143,761 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 YJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 143,761 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe heavily corroded

Rear suspension arms heavily corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2021 143,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe heavily corroded

Rear suspension arms heavily corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 139,498 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 139,498 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 135,888 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 135,884 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 131,246 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 126,563 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 126,538 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate BOTH BULBS (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 119,107 miles

eml light on

Pass 25 Sep 2015 113,535 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 105,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 95,589 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 95,589 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 87,559 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 75,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 75,604 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 60,531 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,975 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,849 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 17,978 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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LN54 YJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 LN54 YJV, 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 LN54 YJV registered?

LN54 YJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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