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NG04 LXF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,425 mi
Last recorded138,425 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG04 LXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 138,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

headlight level rod broken

Pass 15 Oct 2019 135,822 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 135,822 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 130,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 125,007 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 119,852 miles

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

n/s headlight flicking

Fail 12 Oct 2016 119,852 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rear (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both front and rear (6.3.4a)

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

n/s headlight flicking

Fail 11 Oct 2016 119,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 112,936 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 101,892 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 95,990 miles

centre exhaust mount rusted through

nearside repeater lens missing

offside parkbrake cable poor condition

offside rear tyre 2mm

wiper noise

Fail 5 Jun 2013 95,984 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mount rusted through

nearside repeater lens missing

offside parkbrake cable poor condition

offside rear tyre 2mm

wiper noise

Pass 3 Aug 2011 80,419 miles

some advanced corrosion on centre exhaust mounting bracket but still capable of supporting exhaust

Fail 2 Aug 2011 80,387 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

some advanced corrosion on centre exhaust mounting bracket but still capable of supporting exhaust

Pass 22 Jun 2010 69,210 miles

Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

New reg plates stuck over the top of old ones

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 69,155 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2009 62,108 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 59,294 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 44,361 miles

both side rear handbrake noise when applied

Fail 15 May 2007 44,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both side rear handbrake noise when applied

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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NG04 LXF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NG04 LXF, 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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NG04 LXF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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