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DU54 UAV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,263 mi
Last recorded99,263 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 UAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 99,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2024 96,992 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Onto Caliper Flexy Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

General Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S Deteriorated, Beam Pattern Faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & Cracking 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded Onto Caliper Flexy Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S Caliper Flexy Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x Stone Chips N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper Blade Securing Clip Missing O/S (Part Of The Wiper Arm

Pass 28 Apr 2023 95,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 205/55/16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 93,771 miles

O/S Wiper Securing Clip Missing

Fail 9 May 2022 93,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Of The Wheel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust Heat Shield Loose 1x Fixing Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Pitted Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S Glazed, N/S Worse (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge & Cracking 225/50/16 92W (5.2.3 (e))

O/S Wiper Securing Clip Missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Of Wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 91,414 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 91,411 miles

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

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (Foot Operated Parking Brake Stiff & Not Returning) (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (Exhaust Backbox Corroded Hole Visible By Joint) (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (Headlights Glazed Over) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Front Of Wheel Control Arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake excessively binding (N/S & O/S) (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Centre Exhaust Clamp Slight Leak) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Centre Control Arm Main Load Bearing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front Of Wheel Control Arm Inner Bush Perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 91,401 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ("REAR" lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

intercooler pipe split

Fail 13 Feb 2019 90,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ("REAR" lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

intercooler pipe split

Pass 12 Feb 2018 89,359 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 89,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

rear brake binding offside and nearside (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,920 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 86,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,812 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 79,377 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 79,377 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 75,899 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,148 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 74,148 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,449 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 63,277 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

strong advise front discs worn

Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,353 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,550 miles

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,616 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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DU54 UAV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DU54 UAV, 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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DU54 UAV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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