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HV54 EWX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,068 mi
Last recorded116,068 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 EWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 116,068 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 115,124 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 114,025 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses are hazey (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 114,023 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps lh reg lamp very dim (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses are hazey (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 111,991 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 111,620 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 109,969 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 109,969 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 106,805 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Aug 2017 106,805 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 100,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 89,810 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 89,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,453 miles

advise - nearside rear tyre damaged slightly on sidewall

advise - thickness of front discs are measured when front brakepads are replaced next

Fail 14 Aug 2013 68,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise - nearside rear tyre damaged slightly on sidewall

advise - thickness of front discs are measured when front brakepads are replaced next

Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,137 miles

f/n/s tyre outer edge worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,858 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,003 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,807 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 38,858 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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HV54 EWX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HV54 EWX, 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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HV54 EWX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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