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LW04 YKU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,672 mi
Last recorded69,672 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 YKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 69,672 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 67,939 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 66,880 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inners wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers under car

Fail 21 May 2024 66,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inners wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers under car

Pass 7 Jun 2023 66,020 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake need ajust

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers under car

Fail 7 Jun 2023 66,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear hand brake need ajust

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers under car

Pass 20 May 2022 64,289 miles

Front front inner streeing arms slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2021 62,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm outer / 3mm centre / 3mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel hose ferrules corroded (situated by fuel filter ) (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame + suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 62,428 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm outer / 3mm centre / 3mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel hose ferrules corroded (situated by fuel filter ) (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame + suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 60,733 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 58,576 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 56,613 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 rear brake pipes above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

plastic under guards fitted

rear suspension signs of corrosion

Pass 18 May 2017 54,401 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 52,976 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,104 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,709 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 48,703 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2013 46,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 45,122 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 45,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2011 42,736 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,876 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 39,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,997 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,859 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres worn.....advise further inspection soon...

Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,260 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,003 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 20,003 miles

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

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

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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LW04 YKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LW04 YKU, 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 LW04 YKU registered?

LW04 YKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 May 2004.

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