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LJ04 XEF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,380 mi
Last recorded59,380 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 XEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 59,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear drive shafts slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2025 53,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively sight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracks around treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both sides drive shafts corroded.

Fail 4 Nov 2025 53,659 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively sight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracks around treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both sides drive shafts corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2024 50,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very Very Close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both sides Drive Shafts Corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 45,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 39,565 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Inner both sides rear inner brake pad not clearly visible

Pass 28 Oct 2021 35,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 34,004 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 32,347 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Nov 2018 30,351 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 29,463 miles

Under trays fitted engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 28,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre tread has cracks all the way around

Offside Front Outer tyre tread has cracks all the way around

engine bay and under body covers

Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,964 miles

Engine covers fitted Undertrays fitted N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres outer shoulders and walls cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front outer tyre wall and tread has cracks around it.

offside front tyre outer tread has cracksw around it.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,366 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 27,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,142 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 27,133 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 26,012 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 24,181 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,293 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

LJ04 XEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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