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LJ 3

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,025 mi
Last recorded24,025 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ 3
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 24,025 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 23,875 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 23,723 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 23,723 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 23,609 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 23,292 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 23,292 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 22,479 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 21,792 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 20,892 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 20,067 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 29 Nov 2016 18,953 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 17,961 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 17,682 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 16,944 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre damage to outer side wall/worn low edges

Pass 7 Dec 2013 16,368 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 15,473 miles

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 3 Dec 2011 13,775 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 13,775 miles

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

n/s f side wall damage

Pass 6 Dec 2010 12,158 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 10,965 miles

slight buckle n/s/f road wheel

Pass 26 Nov 2008 9,036 miles

n/s/f tyre has a rip in the outer side wall

Pass 3 Dec 2007 7,576 miles

n/s/f/ & n/s/r/ tyres has side wall damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2006 5,949 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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LJ 3 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 83.3%.

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 LJ 3, 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 LJ 3 registered?

LJ 3 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is LJ 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ 3 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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