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OV04 LKY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,603 mi
Last recorded31,603 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 LKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 31,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 31,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 29,999 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 28,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 26,871 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 25,286 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 20,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 20,235 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 20,071 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 19,168 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 18,596 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 18,044 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,034 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 16,177 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 24 Feb 2014 15,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 13,831 miles

rear reg plate poor

Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,163 miles

rear reg plate poor

Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,601 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 10,594 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 8,601 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,662 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 6,096 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 6,096 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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OV04 LKY 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 OV04 LKY, 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 OV04 LKY registered?

OV04 LKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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