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GF54 HMX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,010 mi
Last recorded170,010 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 HMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 170,010 miles

Both headlight beam images poor/ light output reduced

Front Both brake discs backing plates badly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Both tyres approaching wear indicators

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to see testable items due to pastic undertrays

Fail 7 Feb 2023 170,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Front Both brake discs backing plates badly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Both tyres approaching wear indicators

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to see testable items due to pastic undertrays

Pass 29 Jan 2022 162,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 162,670 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 155,370 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

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

Plastic covers and under trays fitted

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 155,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No visible beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Rear roll bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No visible beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Rear roll bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Front lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Plastic covers and under trays fitted

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 141,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

park brake travel

Pass 24 Jul 2018 131,159 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 111,280 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 102,095 miles

sill covers

Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,570 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 92,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

S R S light on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,660 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear parking brake slightly low compared to offside

under floor pan fittiead not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2010 57,109 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Jul 2009 48,109 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 42,790 miles

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

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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GF54 HMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GF54 HMX, 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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GF54 HMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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