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FX54 VBJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,995 mi
Last recorded119,995 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 VBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 119,995 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 117,222 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 112,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 107,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 103,193 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 98,110 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 94,219 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 90,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 90,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 85,308 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 85,271 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,996 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,633 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 75,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,634 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,191 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 65,191 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 56,181 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 56,181 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 44,772 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 44,772 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 36,290 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 30,668 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 30,668 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,929 miles

N/S/R TYRE AT 2MM CONTINETALS 245 40 R17 91W

O/S/R TYRE AT 3MM CONTINETALS 245 40 R17 91W

Pass 21 Jan 2008 16,820 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 15,767 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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FX54 VBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FX54 VBJ, 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 FX54 VBJ registered?

FX54 VBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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