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LW04 YLR

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,377 mi
Last recorded113,377 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 YLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 113,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 110,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH, CORRODED INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 106,418 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective all fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 101,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 92,268 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 84,392 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings small freeplay (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 79,401 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 79,399 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,514 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,934 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 59,319 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,212 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 49,925 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,390 miles

n/s headlamp pattern poor

Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,782 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,180 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2010 38,369 miles

N/S/F tyre has damage to the side wall but no chords showing

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 38,369 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre has damage to the side wall but no chords showing

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,674 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 6 Aug 2009 34,423 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,935 miles

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

front road wheels and tyres very close to rubbing shock absorber due to wider wheels

parking brake low reserve travel

Pass 25 Aug 2007 19,253 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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LW04 YLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YLR, 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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LW04 YLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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