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DC54 BYL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,545 mi
Last recorded146,545 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 BYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 146,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion to underside of vehicle mainly rear subframe and subframe mounts

Fail 10 Nov 2025 146,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion to underside of vehicle mainly rear subframe and subframe mounts

Pass 15 Nov 2024 142,329 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 142,329 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 138,569 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 134,402 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 129,747 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 129,747 miles

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached hub bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 125,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and off side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 120,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 114,876 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 105,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 91,374 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre exhaust bracket corroded . exhaust still secure

Fail 25 Apr 2016 91,374 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre exhaust bracket corroded . exhaust still secure

Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,467 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,765 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

middle exhaust hanger corroded away but exhaust system is secure

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,886 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 34,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,732 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 27,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,187 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 24,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,776 miles

Air bag lamp on

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

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)

Surface scratches in screen

Pass 26 Oct 2007 11,474 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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DC54 BYL 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 75%.

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 DC54 BYL, 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 DC54 BYL registered?

DC54 BYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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