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HJ54 OTL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Lpg 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,268 mi
Last recorded124,268 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 OTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 124,268 miles

brake discs corroded

headlamps deteriorated

nearside coil spring corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2024 124,000 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 123,150 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod slightly play

Fail 28 Feb 2023 123,150 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod slightly play

coolant leak

Pass 2 Mar 2022 120,951 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,632 miles

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2020 115,682 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 112,584 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 107,755 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,508 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 99,194 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 93,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,175 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 72,305 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 60,948 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,075 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,761 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,301 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 27,301 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 OTL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

HJ54 OTL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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