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MK04 LDE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,203 mi
Last recorded111,203 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 LDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 111,203 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 111,203 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 105,237 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2014 105,235 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 94,641 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 83,133 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2012 83,133 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 77,546 miles

both number plates poor condition

oil leak

play in both front wheels

rear anti roll bar rusty

rear bumper damaged

Fail 17 May 2011 77,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both number plates poor condition

oil leak

play in both front wheels

rear anti roll bar rusty

rear bumper damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2010 70,472 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 58,962 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 58,962 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,263 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,660 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 28,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MK04 LDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MK04 LDE, 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 MK04 LDE registered?

MK04 LDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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