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HX54 USE

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

300,359 mi
Last recorded300,359 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 USE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 300,359 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 300,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 294,675 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 294,675 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 284,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 284,134 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 277,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 266,589 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 264,449 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear, over fuel tank and rear sub-frame. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Rear ant-roll bar 'D' bushes worn.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 232,128 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 203,638 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 202,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 169,501 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 169,501 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 113,614 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 86,425 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 86,425 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,477 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 50,672 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,555 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,700 miles

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

Rear 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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HX54 USE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HX54 USE, 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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HX54 USE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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