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SP54 LGY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,882 mi
Last recorded121,882 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 LGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 121,882 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 107,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 107,931 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 98,087 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 98,087 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 89,025 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 85,551 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 78,179 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 78,177 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,473 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 65,895 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 62,867 miles

Airbag warning light on

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn low on the outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,867 miles

Airbag warning light on

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn low on the outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,106 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS light on dash

Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,821 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r tyre tread worn very low inner edge

o/s inner screen washer jet too low

Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,141 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 32,141 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,225 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 27,225 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 21,525 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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SP54 LGY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LGY, 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 LGY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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