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LF54 LYU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,950 mi
Last recorded35,950 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 LYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 35,950 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged on outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside mirror deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2024 33,851 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2024 31,726 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 31,726 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 29,641 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 29,633 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 27,048 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 25,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 22,958 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 20,287 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 17,873 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 15,245 miles

Both headlamps have minimal kick up to left hand side.

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Number plates not spaced in standard GB format. GBZ plates.

Offside Front Damage to outer bead rim

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 15,212 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Both headlamps have minimal kick up to left hand side.

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Number plates not spaced in standard GB format. GBZ plates.

Offside Front Damage to outer bead rim

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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LF54 LYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LF54 LYU, 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 LF54 LYU registered?

LF54 LYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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