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LG04 LHM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

128,769 mi
Last recorded128,769 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 LHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 128,769 miles

Offside parking brake release slow

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount operation noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism stiff

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms, springs and other components have age related deterioration (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 128,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp constantly on (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount operation noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake release slow

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism stiff

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms, springs and other components have age related deterioration (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 125,170 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 125,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 122,949 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 120,381 miles

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Upper stop light dim

Fail 9 Jan 2023 120,380 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Upper stop light dim

Pass 14 Jan 2022 116,991 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 116,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 114,809 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 114,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 112,683 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken away (rusted) supported system ok (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 107,488 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective section broken and rusted away but secure system (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 107,488 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective section broken and rusted away but secure system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 102,552 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 96,246 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 91,121 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 70,057 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,339 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,216 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,036 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,794 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,578 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,824 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,867 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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LG04 LHM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LG04 LHM, 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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LG04 LHM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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