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EU54 VGZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,038 mi
Last recorded173,038 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 173,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 157,983 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 157,958 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Fitted With Covers/Trays, Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 20 Sep 2023 150,253 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 150,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Sep 2023 150,177 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever inoperative hand lever (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release dose not hold (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached inner (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 148,695 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 143,807 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 142,158 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 140,445 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 138,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 138,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner most bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sidewall of tyre damaged & is glued back on

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 135,236 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 135,236 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 128,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 128,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 120,533 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust hanger insecure but exhaust adequately supported

Fail 26 Nov 2015 120,533 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust hanger insecure but exhaust adequately supported

Pass 17 Nov 2014 112,800 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 105,334 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 96,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 96,313 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 80,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,825 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 67,825 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,479 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 7 Aug 2009 51,051 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,112 miles

Rear exhaust hanger rubber splitting

Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,114 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 41,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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EU54 VGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 EU54 VGZ, 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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EU54 VGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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