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PG04 LVJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,133 mi
Last recorded89,133 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG04 LVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2026 89,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 79,352 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 79,352 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 69,132 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 66,151 miles

Hand brake waring light stays on but lever fully releases.

Fail 22 May 2023 66,144 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))

All alloy wheels badly corroded and leaking at bead.

Engine running rough at idle.

Hand brake light stays on (brake releases ok).

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efforts fairly low.

Pass 27 Oct 2021 65,873 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side wall has a couple of chunks missing.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened More on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes slightly imbalanced.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 65,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened More on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes slightly imbalanced.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 65,768 miles

Engine MIL on (registered before 2008)

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

Noise from aux belt area

Fail 23 Oct 2019 65,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine MIL on (registered before 2008)

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

Noise from aux belt area

Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,667 miles

Offside Front Wheel bent on inner edge.

Fail 24 Oct 2018 64,662 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Has little effort on brake test. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake application slightly uneven.

Near side front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear end.

Nearside Front Wiper smears screen.

Offside Front Has a slight bend on inner edge.

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 25 Feb 2017 62,409 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,570 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,024 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 52,024 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,685 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,464 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,376 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,317 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,312 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 25,207 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 25,205 miles

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

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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PG04 LVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PG04 LVJ, 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 PG04 LVJ registered?

PG04 LVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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