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S40 LVR

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,041 mi
Last recorded229,041 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 LVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 229,041 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 229,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 218,177 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 193,278 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 193,278 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 183,884 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 176,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 176,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 156,908 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2011 156,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 142,975 miles

MIL Lamp illuminated.

NEAR side rear tyre worn to low tread depth on inner.Nail in tread.

Near side windscreen wiper blade slightly bowed.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 142,956 miles

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

MIL Lamp illuminated.

NEAR side rear tyre worn to low tread depth on inner.Nail in tread.

Near side windscreen wiper blade slightly bowed.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 118,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 118,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 82,909 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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S40 LVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 S40 LVR, 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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S40 LVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2004.

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