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EX54 TZU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,865 mi
Last recorded190,865 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 TZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 190,865 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 190,847 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 181,084 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 176,060 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 167,079 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 160,776 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 153,435 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracking at side walls

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

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged and repaired

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has little damping effect

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted to vehicle underside obscuring some components of the mot test

Fail 7 Oct 2016 153,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has cracking at side walls

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged and repaired

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has little damping effect

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted to vehicle underside obscuring some components of the mot test

Pass 10 Oct 2015 146,932 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 146,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 140,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 140,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 132,166 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 125,890 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 116,735 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 109,407 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 99,572 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 89,245 miles

Nearside Rear 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 71,888 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 71,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EX54 TZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EX54 TZU, 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 EX54 TZU registered?

EX54 TZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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