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RF04 LFM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,052 mi
Last recorded71,052 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 LFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 71,052 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 71,052 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,388 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 67,388 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length both front and rear (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,091 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,010 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 57,998 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,883 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 Aug 2013 50,903 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,717 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,109 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,952 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 38,952 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,676 miles

passenger front outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2009 32,673 miles

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

passenger front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,830 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 21,072 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 21,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RF04 LFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RF04 LFM, 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 RF04 LFM registered?

RF04 LFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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