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BG54 HDK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,199 mi
Last recorded131,199 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 HDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 131,199 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Close to excessively binding. Strong Advise. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb turning white. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded on braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 131,199 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter insecure and damaged. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall damaged and cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb turning white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and splitting in treads. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded on braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 130,630 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 130,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 129,571 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 129,240 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 128,638 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 128,638 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 121,668 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 121,668 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 119,757 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose perished but not showing cords

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2018 119,742 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 117,480 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 111,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on both edges badly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,093 miles

both front plus o/s/r tyres worn low on edges

small split in n/s/f wiper blade

Pass 26 Apr 2014 89,556 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 13 May 2013 73,935 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 73,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 50,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 36,325 miles

advise full undertray fitted not allowing complete inspection of underside

Fail 3 May 2011 36,311 miles

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

advise full undertray fitted not allowing complete inspection of underside

Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,921 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,313 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,935 miles

has slight movement at bottom of steering colum when steeringwheel is rocked.

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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BG54 HDK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BG54 HDK, 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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BG54 HDK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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