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A5 LSM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,823 mi
Last recorded67,823 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 LSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 67,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE FRACTURED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN OFF SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Rear REAR EXHAUST SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 9 Apr 2026 67,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE FRACTURED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN OFF SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Rear REAR EXHAUST SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 27 Mar 2025 64,063 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 61,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust sheild loose

Pass 21 Mar 2023 58,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 58,664 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,411 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 54,384 miles

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

Nearside Front WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP PAN (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 54,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP PAN (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 52,159 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 50,053 miles

front lower suspension front arms bushes worn

o/s/f door mirror glass chromatic fault (dark)

slight knock front sus bushes

Pass 24 May 2017 48,899 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Ball joint has slight play has play in track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,705 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Fail 27 May 2016 46,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Pass 15 May 2015 44,531 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/f trye sidewall damaged

oil leak around gearbox sump area

Fail 15 May 2015 44,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/f trye sidewall damaged

oil leak around gearbox sump area

Pass 23 May 2014 39,566 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 38,131 miles

Nearside front wheel rim damaged

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 17 May 2012 37,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight side wall damage to nearside front and offside rear tyres

Pass 12 May 2011 35,817 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 35,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 33,486 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 31,148 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 28,038 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 25,166 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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A5 LSM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A5 LSM, 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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A5 LSM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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