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SK04 LFF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

93,811 mi
Last recorded93,811 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 LFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 93,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear axle has corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2023 91,058 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 91,057 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 89,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted unable to carry out full under body inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2021 86,293 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted unable to assess some components

Fail 25 Oct 2021 86,115 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted unable to assess some components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,681 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 79,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Main brake pipes/fuel pipes covered by undertray/fuel tank

Fail 11 Oct 2019 79,842 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Main brake pipes/fuel pipes covered by undertray/fuel tank

Pass 18 Oct 2018 76,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,472 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 70,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 70,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 66,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 86,346 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 61,466 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 58,161 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 58,161 miles

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

engine light staying on

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 49,256 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 49,256 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 45,984 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,984 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,162 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 40,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,376 miles

tyre wear-rear

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,497 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SK04 LFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SK04 LFF, 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 SK04 LFF registered?

SK04 LFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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