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DW54 CAB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,940 mi
Last recorded142,940 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW54 CAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 142,940 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 142,940 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 142,070 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 133,424 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 133,424 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2017 200,109 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 200,109 miles

Offside headlamp beam image clarity poor.

front subframe may be damaged due to displaced suspension arm, this is not visable during test due to the arms position in its displaced location.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 200,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp beam image clarity poor.

front subframe may be damaged due to displaced suspension arm, this is not visable during test due to the arms position in its displaced location.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 116,100 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW ON TREAD

Fail 12 Feb 2016 116,100 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW ON TREAD

Pass 30 Sep 2015 115,368 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 111,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 98,146 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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Aug 2013 97,939 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,827 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 93,827 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012
Fail 10 Mar 2012

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 80,978 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn

parking brake warning lamp faulty

Pass 19 Nov 2010 80,978 miles

front discs worn

parking brake warning lamp faulty

Pass 25 Nov 2009 69,150 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 56,057 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 47,021 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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DW54 CAB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DW54 CAB, 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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DW54 CAB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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