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DE54 HMV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,038 mi
Last recorded129,038 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 HMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 129,038 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front mountings on front facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 7 May 2024 121,045 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 103,117 miles

wet at test

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outside, side to side & towards front (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet open warning on dashboard, (bonnet shut)

corrosion to underside brake & suspension components

covers & trays

Fail 1 Nov 2019 103,114 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outside, side to side & towards front (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet open warning on dashboard, (bonnet shut)

corrosion to underside brake & suspension components

covers & trays

wet at test

Pass 30 Apr 2018 91,331 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 91,331 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 May 2017 87,570 miles

Offside Rear brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 12 May 2016 83,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 79,428 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 77,323 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 63,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 62,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 58,219 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,087 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 Oct 2009 40,945 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,971 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,017 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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DE54 HMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DE54 HMV, 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 DE54 HMV registered?

DE54 HMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 October 2004.

Is DE54 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 HMV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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