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LS04 AFU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,206 mi
Last recorded141,206 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 AFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 141,206 miles

Ball joints got slightly play

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

Steering got play

Fail 11 May 2012 141,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Ball joints got slightly play

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

Steering got play

Pass 10 May 2011 119,138 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 119,138 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 May 2010 98,154 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 98,154 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 89,319 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,280 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 70,144 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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LS04 AFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LS04 AFU, 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 LS04 AFU registered?

LS04 AFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is LS04 AFU safe to buy?

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