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C23 LBX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests36 (31 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.1%

Mileage

65,633 mi
Last recorded65,633 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 LBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

31 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 65,633 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 65,450 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 60,285 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 60,282 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 54,998 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 59,944 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 44,789 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 44,789 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 59,585 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 43,876 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 41,720 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 59,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 40,397 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 59,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 36,942 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 36,940 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 59,487 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 34,365 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 34,365 miles

Nearside Emissions not tested exhaust flange insecure has a big blow (7.3.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,436 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Nov 2016 29,275 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2015 22,326 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2014 17,262 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 17,261 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 55,598 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 15,716 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 108,494 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 11,641 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 54,505 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 53,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 12 May 2010 50,921 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,023 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Ther is slight play in both track control arms/steering rack end.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,986 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,174 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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C23 LBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.1%.

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 C23 LBX, 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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What year was C23 LBX registered?

C23 LBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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