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GL04 LUB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,064 mi
Last recorded50,064 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 LUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 50,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp unit cover deteriorated & dipped beam image vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 50,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dipped beam image vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside windscreen washer has 1 of 2 jets not working

Rear Exhaust mounting defective heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 49,886 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp dipped beam image vague

Offside windscreen washer has 1 of 2 jets not working

Rear exhaust hanger very corroded

dash display message indicates fault with offside rear lamp cluster, but when tested all lamps working

Pass 10 Aug 2022 49,678 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp dipped beam image vague

Rear exhaust hanger corroded & deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2021 49,553 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp dipped beam image vague

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2021 49,553 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam P.R.S replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp dipped beam image vague

Offside Headlamp aim too high P.R.S adjusted lamp (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 49,409 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen washer partially blocked

Rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded & deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,279 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,002 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 45,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 43,580 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,852 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,931 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 37,246 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,246 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 36,177 miles

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

play in nearside front lower swivel

rear brake pads heavily worn

Pass 14 May 2012 36,177 miles

play in nearside front lower swivel

rear brake pads heavily worn

Pass 12 May 2011 31,004 miles

rear brake pads heavly worn

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm(rear) ball joint

Pass 13 May 2010 26,935 miles

rear brake pads becoming low

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 11 May 2010 26,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear brake pads becoming low

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 2 May 2009 21,300 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,492 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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GL04 LUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GL04 LUB, 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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GL04 LUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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