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HV54 TSZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,288 mi
Last recorded163,288 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 TSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 163,288 miles

Underside surface corrosion

Suspension Components corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2026 163,287 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension Components corroded

Underside surface corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2025 161,754 miles

EOBD failed to connect for emissions test.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 160,636 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 159,403 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 155,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 148,091 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 144,274 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 142,881 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 131,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 124,446 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 124,446 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 117,954 miles

utray fitted engine cover fitted inner joints

Pass 8 Jul 2015 110,860 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 102,990 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 102,984 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 95,178 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,573 miles

O/s and N/s rear tyres very close legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2011 76,813 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 76,740 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 66,305 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 57,415 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 49,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate is partially delaminated but IS NOT likely to be misread

Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,388 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 TSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HV54 TSZ, 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 HV54 TSZ registered?

HV54 TSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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