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YN04 LKL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,600 mi
Last recorded114,600 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 LKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2017 114,600 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 111,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 111,372 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 106,186 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 99,666 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,238 miles

nsf tyre slightly perished on inner wall

Fail 23 Jul 2013 96,920 miles

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

nsf tyre slightly perished on inner wall

Fail 20 May 2013 96,902 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 11 May 2012 93,546 miles

offside front tyre getting low on tread

Fail 9 May 2012 93,518 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 8 Apr 2011 87,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2010 81,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 81,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 71,170 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,135 miles

Offside and Nearside front tyres worn on outerdge

Pass 2 May 2007 46,129 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 46,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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YN04 LKL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YN04 LKL, 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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YN04 LKL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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