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EX54 LHN

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

67,097 mi
Last recorded67,097 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 LHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 67,097 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 65,392 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 65,378 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 62,254 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 62,254 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 53,234 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 51,794 miles

Nearside Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Apr 2022 51,793 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake discs badly corroded

Nearside Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2021 50,384 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

various areas and components on underside corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2021 50,384 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

various areas and components on underside corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 49,041 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 47,442 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 47,067 miles

Undercovers blocking full inspection.

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 47,067 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front. (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger before backbox broken. (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Undercovers blocking full inspection.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,522 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 44,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,404 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,297 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,311 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 41,311 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,127 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 40,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,354 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 34,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,125 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,235 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,576 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,806 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 14,802 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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EX54 LHN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EX54 LHN, 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 EX54 LHN registered?

EX54 LHN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is EX54 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 LHN shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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