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OV54 LRE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,181 mi
Last recorded195,181 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 LRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 195,181 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 195,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55x16 outer wall cut to cord . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment foot operated parking brake lever has excessive movement and not always releasing fully . (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low performance . (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 225/50x16 under 1.6 mm at parts and inner edge worn . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 inner edge wearing . (5.2.3 (e))

mil lamp on .

Pass 11 Oct 2021 186,494 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 186,493 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 176,117 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 176,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached front arm nut insecure - only locking at one point. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low performance (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low performance (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 169,901 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 161,833 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 153,491 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 153,491 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort cable came off (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 143,074 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 17 Aug 2016 143,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Sep 2015 133,608 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 133,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 124,375 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 124,289 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 112,714 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 100,294 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 100,294 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,083 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,069 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,194 miles

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 11 Sep 2008 62,605 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 49,855 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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OV54 LRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OV54 LRE, 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 OV54 LRE registered?

OV54 LRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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