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LJ04 YKV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Gold Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,809 mi
Last recorded108,809 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 YKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 108,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 106,107 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 107,001 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 104,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 97,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 92,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 92,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 85,103 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 85,103 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 74,765 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,534 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,427 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 64,424 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 May 2015 63,019 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2014 61,506 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 May 2013 60,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has small splits on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 22 May 2012 56,398 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,298 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre starting to wear

Pass 28 May 2010 39,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2010 39,837 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 33,216 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 33,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 26,726 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,655 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 17,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 YKV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Gold with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ04 YKV registered?

LJ04 YKV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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