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LK54 SSZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,099 mi
Last recorded157,099 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 SSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 157,099 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front side view mirror is cracked

Fail 18 Oct 2025 157,099 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side view mirror is cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2024 146,174 miles

Central Rear corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 146,169 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator on dashborad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 138,806 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 138,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 132,354 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r, o/s/r. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R, O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 120,384 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 115,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake flex hose starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake flex hose starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 115,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake flex hose starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake flex hose starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 108,215 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 105,714 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 99,756 miles

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

engine ,under tray fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2016 99,752 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine ,under tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2015 94,165 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 87,895 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 82,370 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 72,368 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 65,016 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 57,978 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 57,978 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 38,627 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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LK54 SSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LK54 SSZ, 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 LK54 SSZ registered?

LK54 SSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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