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LJ04 KCY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,501 mi
Last recorded48,501 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 KCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 48,501 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 46,558 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 46,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 39,600 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Looks like cam cover gaskets weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 38,691 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 37,513 miles

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

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

sill covers an under bellys fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2021 36,151 miles

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2021 36,151 miles

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

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 35,151 miles

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

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 34,382 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 33,774 miles

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

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

offside mirror glass cloudy

Pass 20 Jul 2017 32,764 miles

drivers side external mirror cloudy

Fail 20 Jul 2017 32,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

drivers side external mirror cloudy

Pass 5 Sep 2016 30,492 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,503 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 22,726 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013
Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,273 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 7,074 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 6,870 miles

advise autobox sump damp

advise front brake discs starting to corrode

advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 May 2010 6,717 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 6,616 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 6,079 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 5,817 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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LJ04 KCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ04 KCY, 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 LJ04 KCY registered?

LJ04 KCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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