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BD54 ZHT

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

213,010 mi
Last recorded213,010 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 ZHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 213,010 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 213,008 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 210,053 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 210,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 205,172 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 205,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 201,365 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 199,067 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 196,954 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 186,990 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 179,846 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 171,619 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 168,736 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 163,469 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 163,469 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 153,051 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 153,047 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 143,235 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 143,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 132,072 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 105,403 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 85,089 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 85,089 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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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BD54 ZHT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BD54 ZHT, 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 BD54 ZHT registered?

BD54 ZHT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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