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LK04 BKE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,273 mi
Last recorded99,273 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 BKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 99,273 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 99,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 96,475 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 95,573 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,792 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 94,236 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 94,225 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 93,974 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 93,433 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 87,314 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 87,314 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,700 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 76,084 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 22 Apr 2014 76,084 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,210 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,661 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,283 miles

Advise undercovers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2010 54,283 miles

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

Advise undercovers fitted

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,526 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 37,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 21,381 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 18,584 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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LK04 BKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LK04 BKE, 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 LK04 BKE registered?

LK04 BKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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The MOT history for LK04 BKE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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