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LIB 1231

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

80,048 mi
Last recorded80,048 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIB 1231
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 80,048 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 80,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 78,198 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 78,189 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 76,091 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 76,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 17 Jan 2023 74,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 72,511 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 72,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 70,713 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 70,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly warning light stops on (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,229 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 70,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,768 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 68,731 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 66,858 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 66,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 65,243 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,856 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 62,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 60,753 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 60,747 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 58,501 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer edge.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 58,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer edge.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 55,930 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 53,054 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 53,026 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Dec 2010 50,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 44,528 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 44,528 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,445 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,569 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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LIB 1231 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 LIB 1231, 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 LIB 1231 registered?

LIB 1231 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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The MOT history for LIB 1231 shows 32 tests with a 59.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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