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HG54 AMX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,771 mi
Last recorded118,771 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 AMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 118,771 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine management lamp illuminated on dash

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy/faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav removed from blocking view through screen ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking visible in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspect injector chuffing at engine; unable to fully check due to engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2022 106,084 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 106,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 102,479 miles

Covers fitted

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

Rear brake pads look to be starting to get low

Fail 28 Oct 2021 102,479 miles

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

Covers fitted

Front discs in poor condition

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

Rear brake pads look to be starting to get low

Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 93,665 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 82,628 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f sand o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2017 72,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f sand o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,835 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,375 miles

o/s mirror faded

Fail 28 Oct 2015 60,375 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror faded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 56,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,649 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,453 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,610 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,798 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,039 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,040 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 13,920 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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HG54 AMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HG54 AMX, 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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HG54 AMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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