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LIG 2145

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

170,300 mi
Last recorded170,300 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 2145
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 170,300 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 164,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 164,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 162,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 162,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 160,561 miles

Offside Front Fog Lamp Broken

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 160,561 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 157,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel Damaged due to Kerbing

Offside Front Fog Lamp Damaged

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 157,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel Damaged due to Kerbing

Offside Front Fog Lamp Damaged

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 154,177 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch by brake pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light glass broken

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers under side

Fail 3 Apr 2019 154,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch by brake pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light glass broken

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers under side

Fail 11 Mar 2019 154,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted front to rear at time of test not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2018 152,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & Offside Front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & Offside Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & Offside Rear Outer Wheel Arches (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 22 Mar 2018 152,548 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding & Offside (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & Offside Front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & Offside Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & Offside Rear Outer Wheel Arches (5.2.6)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 147,979 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 147,978 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 131,614 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 131,598 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 107,673 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside wing mirror glass tarnished

Fail 18 Nov 2014 107,649 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside wing mirror glass tarnished

Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,552 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,258 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,247 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 54,774 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 43,070 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 35,254 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 23,834 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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LIG 2145 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LIG 2145, 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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LIG 2145 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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