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R4 LJE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,468 mi
Last recorded169,468 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 LJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 169,468 miles

both front headlamps slightly faded

o/s/f rear lower arm inner bush slightly worn and spongy

reverse lights not working

Fail 28 Sep 2020 169,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front headlamps slightly faded

o/s/f rear lower arm inner bush slightly worn and spongy

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Apr 2019 146,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 113,603 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dip patterns poor (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both steel pipes to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn to the absoilute limit!!!! (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs poor also grindindg noise when turning wheel (3.5.1n)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 113,602 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% out (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front suspension rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both pale (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dip patterns poor (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both steel pipes to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn to the absoilute limit!!!! (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs poor also grindindg noise when turning wheel (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 102,120 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 99,305 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 92,688 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 85,542 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 84,912 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

off side front tyre edges wearing

Pass 9 Mar 2013 74,610 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 74,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,679 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 59,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,499 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 58,499 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 109,261 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 109,261 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,546 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,991 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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R4 LJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 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 R4 LJE, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R4 LJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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