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KY54 GLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

84,661 mi
Last recorded84,661 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 GLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 84,661 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 84,656 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement Parking brake cable. (1.1.15 (e))

Front Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 84,640 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 84,337 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 84,317 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner insecure

damage to front bumper

front headlamp lenses poor condition and will need new headlamps soon

Fail 16 Sep 2020 84,313 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner insecure

damage to front bumper

front headlamp lenses poor condition and will need new headlamps soon

Pass 28 Jan 2019 82,858 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 82,858 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 81,459 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 81,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split and showing cords on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2016 78,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding

Offside rear tyre flat

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 78,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding

Offside rear tyre flat

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 72,419 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 72,327 miles

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

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

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Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,673 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 69,665 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,589 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 66,570 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 61,590 miles

front discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,222 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 55,222 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 46,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,682 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,691 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,597 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 29,587 miles

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

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 GLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 GLK, 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 GLK registered?

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

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