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FV54 KBO

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,836 mi
Last recorded94,836 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 KBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 94,836 miles

Age wear and tear

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 94,836 miles

Age wear and tear

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 93,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under side fully wet

Pass 14 Sep 2024 90,789 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 82,989 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 82,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 80,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 79,687 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Slightly Damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Perishing, Cracked & Worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Fail 12 Jul 2021 79,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 / 45 ZR 17 Hankook (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both Sides Sills Covers & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Slightly Damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Perishing, Cracked & Worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Pass 13 Jul 2020 78,719 miles

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

f/ reg palet poor condition.n/s/f/tyre outer wall slightly cut.o/s/r./tyre nail

Pass 8 Jul 2019 78,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate digit starting to fade (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall damage to N/S/F Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,144 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 74,681 miles

head lights lenzes slightly poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,021 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,443 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to nearside front tyre on outer wall

Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,906 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,899 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 61,897 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,538 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 57,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,224 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 52,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 45,427 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)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 45,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 26 Nov 2009 39,645 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 39,642 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,974 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 33,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 28,763 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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FV54 KBO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FV54 KBO, 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 FV54 KBO registered?

FV54 KBO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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