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LS04 XVF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,554 mi
Last recorded88,554 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 XVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 88,554 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 86,791 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 86,791 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 85,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 85,043 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 82,389 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 82,383 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 80,847 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 80,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 76,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 71,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 71,914 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 64,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes to Flexible hoses, front and rear, offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Exhaust bracket broken and heat shield loose

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 64,813 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes to Flexible hoses, front and rear, offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Exhaust bracket broken and heat shield loose

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Both offside tyres deteriorated

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,408 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,503 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 51,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/ front tyre perrishing inner sidewall

o/s/front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Fail 5 Aug 2014 51,011 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/ front tyre perrishing inner sidewall

o/s/front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Pass 2 Aug 2013 47,771 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,085 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 43,372 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 43,372 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 41,342 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 41,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 33,910 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 33,910 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 33,620 miles

front discs poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2008 32,505 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

Fail 8 Nov 2008 32,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 18 Apr 2007 14,821 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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LS04 XVF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS04 XVF, 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 LS04 XVF registered?

LS04 XVF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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