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EX04 LXG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,818 mi
Last recorded85,818 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 LXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 85,818 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 85,818 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 84,509 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 84,509 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 84,146 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 84,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 82,906 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 82,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 82,509 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 80,814 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 80,812 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,147 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW (GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS)

PARKING BRAKE FOOT PEDAL RUBBER (MISSING)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 76,147 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW (GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

PARKING BRAKE FOOT PEDAL RUBBER (MISSING)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 70,716 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 70,716 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,660 miles

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage (driven flat)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,173 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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,751 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,433 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,546 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 26,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 22,851 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2008 22,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 19,003 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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EX04 LXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EX04 LXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX04 LXG?

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What year was EX04 LXG registered?

EX04 LXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is EX04 LXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 LXG shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX04 LXG have outstanding finance?

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