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SP54 LGG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,585 mi
Last recorded123,585 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 LGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 123,585 miles

near side parking brake needs adjusting or repair.

Fail 10 Feb 2021 123,585 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

near side parking brake needs adjusting or repair.

Pass 12 Jul 2019 120,121 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 116,537 miles

Slight oil leak

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 114,075 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 114,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 111,192 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 109,731 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 106,093 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 101,473 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 101,473 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 99,677 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 97,367 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 97,344 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both sides front brake disc rusty

srs lamp on

Pass 20 Oct 2009 83,755 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 83,755 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

oil leak at gear box

Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,921 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,184 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage but not exposing cords

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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SP54 LGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SP54 LGG, 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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SP54 LGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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