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LB04 BNU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,867 mi
Last recorded93,867 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 BNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 93,867 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 89,290 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 83,070 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 83,070 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 77,666 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 77,666 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 69,321 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 64,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front washer aim low

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front split

Offside Rear stop light dim

Pass 23 May 2018 62,942 miles

Slight Oil Leak

Fail 13 May 2018 62,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement leaking (6.1.D.1a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2017 60,806 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,673 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 58,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,458 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 52,456 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 47,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 43,520 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,148 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 38,145 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine management warning light on

Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,766 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 28,418 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 23,939 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 17,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 17,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LB04 BNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 LB04 BNU, 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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LB04 BNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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