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HN54 ZPJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,519 mi
Last recorded143,519 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 ZPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 143,519 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 139,826 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 139,826 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 134,587 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 129,365 miles

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))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 129,356 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 124,087 miles

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 12 Nov 2020 118,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 115,095 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 113,232 miles

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox to exhaust system all welded brackets broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer has been repaired where pipe enters rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 113,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox to exhaust system all welded brackets broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer has been repaired where pipe enters rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 105,999 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,898 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016

Front n/s and o/s seat belts lazy to retract

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside steering inner track rod has small movement

engine and underside covers obscuring components

engine management lamp indicates fault

Fail 26 May 2016 92,461 miles

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

Front n/s and o/s seat belts lazy to retract

Front n/s and o/s tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

engine and underside covers obscuring components

engine management lamp indicates fault

Pass 28 May 2015 83,824 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,524 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 63,059 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 56,030 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,851 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 47,851 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,188 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,320 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 18,250 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,612 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 14,996 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 14,996 miles

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

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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HN54 ZPJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 HN54 ZPJ, 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 HN54 ZPJ registered?

HN54 ZPJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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