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HG54 UCC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

172,353 mi
Last recorded172,353 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 UCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 172,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 165,210 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 158,489 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 152,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 149,812 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 149,812 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 145,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 139,116 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 139,116 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 132,091 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 121,577 miles

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

inner rack has slight play

Fail 24 Jun 2016 121,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

inner rack has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2015 112,965 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 112,965 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 106,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop bulb not working

Fail 19 Apr 2014 106,621 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop bulb not working

Pass 17 Apr 2013 98,870 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 90,124 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 87,214 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 87,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 85,514 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 74,448 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 74,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,288 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 53,067 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 UCC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HG54 UCC, 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 UCC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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