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RF04 LFH

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

137,740 mi
Last recorded137,740 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 LFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 137,740 miles

slight play in all four antiroll bar links

slight play in both front antiroll bar D bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2025 135,296 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in all four antiroll bar links

Pass 5 Sep 2024 133,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear brake hoses perished

osf inner arch liner insecure

rear bumper damaged

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

slight play in both rear antiroll bar links

Pass 21 Jun 2023 133,456 miles

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

both rear brake hoses perished

rear bumper damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2023 133,455 miles

Exhaust system insecure os front mount and centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

both rear brake hoses perished

rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2022 126,574 miles

Offside door mirror starting to deteriorate

fuel cap worn

Fail 27 Jun 2022 126,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside door mirror starting to deteriorate

fuel cap worn

Pass 2 Jul 2021 115,140 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Four Brake Hoses (Front and Rear Hoses) Cracking/Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Wing Mirror Glass Deteriorated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 114,856 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Incorrect Fuel Cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Broken Where Previously Repaired (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward Most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Visible Image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward Most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Four Brake Hoses (Front and Rear Hoses) Cracking/Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded @ Base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Wing Mirror Glass Deteriorated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 105,094 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arms. Nearside and Offside. Bushes Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Wing Mirror Glass Deteriorated But Still Providing View To Rear

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside Cracking/Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 105,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside Front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arms. Nearside and Offside. Bushes Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouding/Hazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Wing Mirror Glass Deteriorated But Still Providing View To Rear

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside Cracking/Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 96,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Sill Damaged

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Glass Deteriated, Still Providing View To The Rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside. Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 95,821 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sill Damaged

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Glass Deteriated, Still Providing View To The Rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside. Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 86,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 86,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 86,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,397 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,954 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 66,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,739 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 56,739 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,136 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,270 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under dash trim by pedals dropped down partially obstructing pedals

Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,015 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 40,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,520 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 35,771 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,828 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,995 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,370 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 20,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RF04 LFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 RF04 LFH, 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 RF04 LFH registered?

RF04 LFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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