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AO54 AHX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,732 mi
Last recorded165,732 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 AHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 165,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 159,486 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 153,856 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 148,216 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 140,670 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 129,214 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 119,984 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 109,522 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 99,025 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 99,024 miles

Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 93,031 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 93,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,511 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 84,372 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 80,684 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 80,684 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 73,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,214 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 67,214 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 58,604 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,604 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,806 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 49,806 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,777 miles

Engine light on

Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,543 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 26,213 miles

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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AO54 AHX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO54 AHX, 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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AO54 AHX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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