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BF54 VWC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

62,188 mi
Last recorded62,188 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 VWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 62,188 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 62,144 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 58,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 58,080 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 51,436 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 11 Dec 2023 51,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged been run underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 29 Nov 2022 49,586 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 48,229 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Passenger rear tyre has a nail on inner edge. Non repairable position. Strongly advise to replace. ()

Nearside Rear Passenger rear tyre is aged over 10 years, rubber is deteriorating. (2010) Strongly advise to replace soon.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Passenger rear tyre is worn on or close to 1.6mm legal limit. Strongly advise to monitor and replace as soon as possible. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 47,645 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 46,900 miles

Central Stop lamp removed

Fail 30 Nov 2019 46,900 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 46,422 miles

center stop lamp notworking

Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,110 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 45,435 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 45,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

osf tyre starting to crack on outer side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,454 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 44,454 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,325 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 43,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 41,736 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 39,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,292 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,918 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,356 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,360 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 VWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BF54 VWC, 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 BF54 VWC registered?

BF54 VWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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