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CU54 PRV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,883 mi
Last recorded145,883 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 PRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 145,883 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 145,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front 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 13 Nov 2024 143,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s mirror glass faded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 135,912 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 135,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie-rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 132,334 miles

o/s mirror glass poor

Fail 1 Nov 2022 132,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s mirror glass poor

Pass 18 Nov 2021 125,743 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2021 125,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

n/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2020 119,209 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 119,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 110,825 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2018 101,226 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 101,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn facing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn facing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 92,877 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 82,787 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 82,787 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,448 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 71,448 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,291 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,043 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,403 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

possible puncture in n/s/r tyre nail in tread ?

Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,886 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,681 miles

N/S/R Seat belt is slightly fluffed

O/S/F Wipper is on the limit.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,808 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 40,808 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,206 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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CU54 PRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU54 PRV, 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 CU54 PRV registered?

CU54 PRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is CU54 PRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 PRV shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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