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KY54 FJZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,487 mi
Last recorded117,487 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 FJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 117,487 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 105,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 85,476 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 85,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 69,060 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 67,270 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,764 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,578 miles

Engine management

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,985 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 60,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 58,000 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 58,000 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 56,028 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres perishing and tread wearing low

Fail 13 Jan 2014 56,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres perishing and tread wearing low

advise engine warning light on

Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres,tread starting to wear low

advise near side wiper operation smeary

Pass 25 Jan 2012 51,917 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 4,846 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 48,460 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 43,242 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,242 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,605 miles

n/s/front tyre outer edge worn close to limit

Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,288 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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KY54 FJZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KY54 FJZ, 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 FJZ registered?

KY54 FJZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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