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LX54 NEF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,369 mi
Last recorded139,369 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 NEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 139,369 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 129,176 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear spring twang.,

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 119,933 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2017 119,932 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 111,337 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 111,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 102,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 92,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,637 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)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,223 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,183 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,177 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 41,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,126 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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LX54 NEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX54 NEF, 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 LX54 NEF registered?

LX54 NEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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