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KP54 TAU

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,945 mi
Last recorded74,945 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 TAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 74,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 63,200 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 51,226 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 51,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 49,507 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 49,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Behind rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,532 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 47,142 miles

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

Offside Front Slight Brake Bind

Pass 15 Sep 2018 44,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cut to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 44,870 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cut to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,609 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm inner half of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cut/damaged but no cords showing

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 41,001 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 10 Oct 2015 28,305 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 28,305 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 25,216 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,742 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,392 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,282 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 17,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 14,397 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 13,098 miles

both near side tyre side walls damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2008 12,224 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 12,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 10,977 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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KP54 TAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KP54 TAU, 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 KP54 TAU registered?

KP54 TAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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