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LX04 XEB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

262,958 mi
Last recorded262,958 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 XEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 262,958 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2026 262,948 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 255,992 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 255,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 252,623 miles

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

both rear tyres very worn inner edges 2055516

nearside rear parking brake only just met required efficiency

offside front tyre very worn outer edge 2055516

Fail 8 May 2024 252,623 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lenses dull and marked (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres very worn inner edges 2055516

nearside rear parking brake only just met required efficiency

offside front tyre very worn outer edge 2055516

Pass 31 May 2023 235,374 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 235,373 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met required standard

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

offside front top suspension mount creaks when turning wheels

Pass 11 May 2022 227,699 miles

offside wing mirror glass poor image

Fail 11 May 2022 227,699 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside wing mirror glass poor image

Pass 10 May 2021 218,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 213,350 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20 kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20 kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 May 2020 213,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20 kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20 kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 202,306 miles

passenger head rest damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2018 188,244 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 188,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced deteriorated no image (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced deteriorated no image (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 170,302 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 170,302 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 252,678 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Dec 2015 141,494 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 141,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of the two (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working offside rear lower outer tail light (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front on tread (4.1.D.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2014 126,652 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 126,652 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 May 2007 71,864 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 May 2007 71,864 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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LX04 XEB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LX04 XEB, 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 LX04 XEB registered?

LX04 XEB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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