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2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK 3.2L Petrol · C23 LBX

C23 LBX

2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK (3.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 60,285 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
Year / Origin
2004 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Jan 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
60,285 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Jan 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
3199cc

C23 LBX Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2025
  • 60,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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C23 LBX Mileage History

  1. 04/10/200729,174 mi
  2. 16/09/200835,986 mi+6,812 mi
  3. 28/09/200946,023 mi+10,037 mi
  4. 12/05/201050,921 mi+4,898 mi
  5. 10/05/201153,795 mi+2,874 mi
  6. 23/04/201254,505 mi+710 mi
  7. 01/05/2013108,494 mi+53,989 mi
  8. 06/05/201455,598 mi-52,896 mi
  9. 28/04/201556,659 mi+1,061 mi
  10. 12/04/201657,688 mi+1,029 mi
  11. 27/04/201758,436 mi+748 mi
  12. 02/05/201859,487 mi+1,051 mi
  13. 07/05/201959,564 mi+77 mi
  14. 11/11/202059,585 mi+21 mi
  15. 18/03/202259,585 mi
  16. 11/07/202359,944 mi+359 mi
  17. 24/01/202560,282 mi+338 mi
  18. 27/01/202560,285 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 1,797 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

C23 LBX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Oct 2026, 19:33
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Clk (C23 LBX) between October 2007 and January 2025.

The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.

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