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LX04 ULM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,836 mi
Last recorded119,836 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 ULM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 119,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Plastic trims fitted under vehicle, impeding inspection of some testable items

Pass 13 Mar 2019 115,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 111,907 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 111,907 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 108,750 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Apr 2017 108,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 107,197 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 107,197 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 101,084 miles

Centre stoplamp disconected

N/S front tyre cut on on outer wall

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 101,084 miles

Centre stoplamp disconected

N/S front tyre cut on on outer wall

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 86,882 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 86,877 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,748 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,594 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,797 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 33,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LX04 ULM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LX04 ULM, 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 LX04 ULM registered?

LX04 ULM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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