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KY54 EFB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,745 mi
Last recorded124,745 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 EFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 124,745 miles

All Underbody, Rear Suspension Components, Arms & Rods Corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 124,720 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

All Underbody, Rear Suspension Components, Arms & Rods Corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 117,416 miles

All Underbody, Rear Suspension Components, Arms & Rods Corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 117,416 miles

All Underbody, Rear Suspension Components, Arms & Rods Corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 116,444 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 116,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 107,979 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 107,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front wishbone arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2020 101,384 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 87,104 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated frnt lower outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertray fitted frnt to back

Pass 4 Jun 2018 82,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 77,956 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 75,374 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,838 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 60,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,377 miles

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

front disc poor

Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,154 miles

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)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wall split

Pass 19 Jun 2009 34,076 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,125 miles

Oil leak

slight crack front number plate.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,310 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 20,310 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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KY54 EFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KY54 EFB, 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 KY54 EFB registered?

KY54 EFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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