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LX54 SXM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,250 mi
Last recorded76,250 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 SXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 76,250 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 12 May 2026 76,248 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 75,950 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 75,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 71,790 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 65,211 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 59,304 miles

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2022 59,141 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2021 51,264 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 42,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 33,983 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 28,613 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 28,033 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,466 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,165 miles

Advise oil leak from transmission unit.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 24,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise autobox sump weeping oil

Pass 5 Aug 2013 23,298 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,921 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,027 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,698 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,893 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,232 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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LX54 SXM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LX54 SXM, 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 LX54 SXM registered?

LX54 SXM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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