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LN54 YKP

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

177,410 mi
Last recorded177,410 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 YKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2024 177,410 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Possible injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine warning light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leaks

Rear fuel hose ferrules corroded

Rear lower tail lights inop

Rear subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 171,849 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 171,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 165,087 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 157,383 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 157,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2020 146,060 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

long travel on parking brake lever

Fail 22 Feb 2020 146,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 4 Feb 2019 134,961 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Feb 2019 134,930 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Feb 2018 124,760 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 124,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 122,696 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges (N/S BALD)

Both headlamp lenses, discoloured

Some runout o/s/f brake

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

o/s/f door mirror glass, poor

Fail 22 Feb 2017 122,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush ALLOY ARM, BIG BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges (N/S BALD)

Both headlamp lenses, discoloured

Some runout o/s/f brake

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

o/s/f door mirror glass, poor

Pass 18 Feb 2016 111,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

both front headlamp lenses, discoloured

Fail 18 Feb 2016 111,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint FACE UP (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks inner sidewalls 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks inner sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

both front headlamp lenses, discoloured

Fail 28 Jan 2015 103,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s mirror discoloured

Pass 28 Jan 2015 103,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s mirror discoloured

Pass 10 Jan 2014 96,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Jan 2013 91,224 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 85,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 85,161 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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 77,784 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 77,748 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,944 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2009 65,521 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,438 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake discs slighty rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2007 58,609 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 58,609 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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LN54 YKP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 YKP, 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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LN54 YKP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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