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MJ04 LGU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

119,629 mi
Last recorded119,629 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 LGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 119,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 118,309 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 116,901 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 115,324 miles

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

Rear anti roll bar is corroded

engine cover fitted

exhaust system is corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 12 May 2022 113,559 miles

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

Rear anti roll bar is corroded

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2021 109,931 miles

Front anti roll bar is corroded

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

Rear anti roll bar is corroded

engine cover fitted

under tray is fitted

Pass 13 May 2020 106,214 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 101,876 miles

Front anti roll bar is corroded

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

Rear anti roll bar is corroded

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 9 May 2019 101,874 miles

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

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

Front anti roll bar is corroded

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

Rear anti roll bar is corroded

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 97,762 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 May 2018 97,762 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 May 2017 92,381 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 88,615 miles

engine cover fitted

engine oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 6 May 2016 88,613 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

engine oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 83,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside door mirror glass faded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,650 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 78,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

outter edge offside front tyre feathered

Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Apr 2013 73,834 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 70,122 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2012 70,122 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine warning lamp illuminated

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 65,224 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2011 65,208 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 58,898 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 8 May 2009 52,295 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 52,295 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 40,107 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 36,004 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 36,004 miles

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

all brake pads are approx 1/2 worn and there is a slight lip on front brake discs

all tyres wearing slightly on edges

offside rear tyre worn down to approx 2-3mm

slight dampness to bell housing area

slight dampness to rear of gearbox

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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MJ04 LGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 MJ04 LGU, 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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MJ04 LGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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