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KR54 BYG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,124 mi
Last recorded109,124 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 BYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 109,124 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 104,017 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 103,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 99,816 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 94,524 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 89,404 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both inner sidewalls have a few cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 89,404 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both inner sidewalls have a few cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 86,898 miles

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

Offside Front evidence of tyre fouling inner wheel arch cover

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2021 86,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front evidence of tyre fouling inner wheel arch cover

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 84,995 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 84,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 81,270 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 78,331 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 74,787 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 66,068 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 58,074 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 54,114 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f wheel and tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,815 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 46,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,240 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 42,455 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,498 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 38,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,964 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,138 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 26,138 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,832 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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KR54 BYG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KR54 BYG, 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 KR54 BYG registered?

KR54 BYG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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