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LT04 BYU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,074 mi
Last recorded126,074 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 BYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 126,074 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 123,909 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 123,906 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 121,338 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 118,951 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 117,067 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 117,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn alloy arm as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 114,824 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 114,824 miles

Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 112,805 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Plastic sills and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 28 Sep 2020 112,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Plastic sills and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Apr 2019 109,187 miles

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

Plastic sills and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 106,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Plastic sills and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 102,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Apr 2016 98,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Apr 2016 98,979 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 91,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 86,750 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,863 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,771 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,478 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,844 miles

chip on screen

Fail 25 Mar 2008 37,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp switch worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp switch worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,755 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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LT04 BYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LT04 BYU, 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 LT04 BYU registered?

LT04 BYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 April 2004.

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