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BF54 VVZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

137,347 mi
Last recorded137,347 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 VVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 137,347 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 132,606 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 130,390 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 124,762 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 123,100 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 121,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 118,849 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))

exhaust system flange fixings corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 113,259 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 19 Mar 2018 112,162 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 109,275 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 109,274 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 102,274 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 92,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2014 82,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,309 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r/n/s tyre close to limit 2mm

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Fail 5 Jun 2013 66,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r/n/s tyre close to limit 2mm

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 7 Jun 2012 53,723 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,472 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,089 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,742 miles

has slight cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,650 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,723 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 13,854 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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BF54 VVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BF54 VVZ, 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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BF54 VVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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