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LN54 SYC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,015 mi
Last recorded111,015 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 SYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 111,015 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 110,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 108,062 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 104,600 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 99,019 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 96,332 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front mirror deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 96,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front mirror deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 92,408 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 88,285 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,140 miles

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

screen has damage but not in driver view

Fail 24 Aug 2017 87,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

screen has damage but not in driver view

Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Nearside Front tyre tread deteriorating

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

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

engine bay covers fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 23 Aug 2016 82,697 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Nearside Front tyre tread deteriorating

engine bay covers fitted obscuring testable components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 78,902 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2012 74,172 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 66,968 miles

worning light on dash

Fail 7 Sep 2011 66,968 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

worning light on dash

Pass 26 May 2010 60,468 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 60,468 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,327 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,686 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,183 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 48,611 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 48,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LN54 SYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LN54 SYC, 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 LN54 SYC registered?

LN54 SYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is LN54 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN54 SYC shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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