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LG04 LYH

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,816 mi
Last recorded99,816 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 LYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 99,816 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 98,434 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 96,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 95,714 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 94,763 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 94,763 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,716 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 93,716 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 93,176 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 89,065 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 89,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT INER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT INER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 88,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 88,529 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,003 miles

Both o/s/f lower suspension arms have play in bushs front most arm only just meets requirements

all steering and suspension show age related wear

exhaust system corroding

rear brake disks worn and corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play n/s/f inner tie rod

Fail 1 Apr 2017 75,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Both o/s/f lower suspension arms have play in bushs front most arm only just meets requirements

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

all steering and suspension show age related wear

exhaust system corroding

rear brake disks worn and corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play n/s/f inner tie rod

Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,038 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,908 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 45,132 miles

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

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

deep gouge in the n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn very low in the centre section of the tread

Fail 29 May 2014 45,127 miles

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

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

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

deep gouge in the n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn very low in the centre section of the tread

Pass 31 May 2013 64,651 miles

n/s/r tyre,cuts in the outer sidewall

Pass 8 May 2012 37,339 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 33,606 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,376 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,458 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,838 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 LYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 LG04 LYH, 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 LYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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