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C8 LFY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

117,357 mi
Last recorded117,357 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 LFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 117,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 117,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 116,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 116,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 115,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished to outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 114,776 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 112,998 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 112,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 110,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 108,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 105,498 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 103,731 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays providing restricted visual

Fail 13 Jan 2018 103,731 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays providing restricted visual

Pass 14 Jan 2017 100,036 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 100,062 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 95,657 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 91,333 miles

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

all tyres have slight outer sidewall damage

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Dec 2013 86,364 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner shoulder and sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Dec 2013 86,364 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner shoulder and sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 79,764 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2012
Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,213 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 53,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 47,900 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,597 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,362 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 28,627 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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C8 LFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 C8 LFY, 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 C8 LFY registered?

C8 LFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is C8 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 LFY shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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