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CF54 VFE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,652 mi
Last recorded61,652 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 VFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 61,652 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 61,652 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 61,469 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 61,469 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 61,199 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 59,750 miles

headlight washers inoperative

Fail 1 Apr 2022 59,750 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

headlight washers inoperative

Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,996 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1cm diameter in the upper wiped 'A' zone (3.2 (a) (i))

front offside and nearside headlight washers inoperative

Fail 23 Mar 2021 58,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1cm diameter in the upper wiped 'A' zone (3.2 (a) (i))

front offside and nearside headlight washers inoperative

Pass 30 Aug 2019 58,948 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,052 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

head light washers inoperative

Pass 29 Aug 2017 57,286 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 57,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear suspension arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,355 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 47,951 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 41,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 41,565 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,642 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,646 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,042 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,401 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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CF54 VFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CF54 VFE, 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 CF54 VFE registered?

CF54 VFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is CF54 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF54 VFE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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