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FE54 FDM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,100 mi
Last recorded102,100 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 FDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2023 102,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bushes soft/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad direction incorrect

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 99,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 97,090 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 96,040 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses faded and image becoming poor

parking brake release sticking and slow (possible clean and adjust needed)

Fail 26 Feb 2020 96,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both headlamp lenses faded and image becoming poor

parking brake release sticking and slow (possible clean and adjust needed)

Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 88,396 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,925 miles

offside front tyre cut ( not to cords)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 83,431 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre cut (not to cords)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,822 miles

Both rear shock absorbers appear to be worn and not functioning correctly

Both rear tyres going out of shape

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on the sidewall but not reaching the cords

Pass 21 Oct 2014 72,252 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 67,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 62,273 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 52,661 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 40,288 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,884 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 31,884 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,098 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,559 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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FE54 FDM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE54 FDM, 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 FE54 FDM registered?

FE54 FDM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is FE54 FDM safe to buy?

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