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LN54 XLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,132 mi
Last recorded69,132 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 XLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 69,132 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 69,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 68,824 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 68,451 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 68,443 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 66,785 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 66,785 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,336 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,369 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,746 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn low on limit

Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,835 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

sill kits fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no steering wheel adjustment up or down but does lock in one position

Pass 30 Jun 2012 45,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2011 41,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,046 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 32,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,845 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,208 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LN54 XLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LN54 XLJ, 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 LN54 XLJ registered?

LN54 XLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is LN54 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN54 XLJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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