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HJ54 FWE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,042 mi
Last recorded153,042 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 FWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 153,042 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 153,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 148,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 147,533 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 147,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 147,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 146,653 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 146,604 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 137,842 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 128,660 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 128,453 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 119,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 107,535 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 107,535 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,127 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 96,127 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 82,716 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,280 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,343 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,840 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,436 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,261 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 18,560 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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HJ54 FWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HJ54 FWE, 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 HJ54 FWE registered?

HJ54 FWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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