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LR04 BKU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

30,203 mi
Last recorded30,203 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 BKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 30,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 25,477 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 22,949 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 22,942 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 20,599 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 19,321 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 19,795 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 18,301 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 15,554 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 13,848 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 13,808 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 12,564 miles

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2016 11,782 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 11,483 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 11,483 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 10,930 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 10,596 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 10,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jun 2012 9,893 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 9,230 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 9,230 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 8,832 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 8,832 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 8,008 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 6,885 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 6,885 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 5,363 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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LR04 BKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 LR04 BKU, 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 LR04 BKU registered?

LR04 BKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is LR04 BKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR04 BKU shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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