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LJ54 NGV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,669 mi
Last recorded78,669 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 NGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 78,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 75,501 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 72,354 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 72,354 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 72,079 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 72,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 68,465 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 67,578 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 66,204 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 100,316 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 97,127 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,029 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 89,029 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,665 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,233 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,851 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,901 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,046 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,401 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 37,152 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,937 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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LJ54 NGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc 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 LJ54 NGV, 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 LJ54 NGV registered?

LJ54 NGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ54 NGV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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