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LJ04 XDB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

132,617 mi
Last recorded132,617 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 XDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 132,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2026 132,617 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 127,398 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 123,726 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring upper mountings / subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 123,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3 x bulges inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring upper mountings / subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 121,799 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 118,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 114,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 114,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 111,211 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 111,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 110,141 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front -Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 107,926 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front -Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2017 105,209 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 98,296 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 93,315 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 93,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,589 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 84,589 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,580 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 75,580 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,393 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,221 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 61,221 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,596 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,524 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,722 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,160 miles

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,268 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 XDB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LJ04 XDB, 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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LJ04 XDB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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