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FA54 RTX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,557 mi
Last recorded108,557 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 RTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 108,557 miles

Nearside Front Fog inop

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At point joins flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 104,696 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 104,696 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 99,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 94,777 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 86,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 81,552 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 81,551 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened h/light levelling switch detached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 77,114 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 77,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,855 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 64,503 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in clips (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,933 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 57,661 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,150 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 50,095 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,680 miles

o/s/f bottom rear arm slight play

rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Mar 2014 40,547 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,758 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,659 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 22,037 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 17,840 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 14,866 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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FA54 RTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FA54 RTX, 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 FA54 RTX registered?

FA54 RTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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