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MH54 GLF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

151,340 mi
Last recorded151,340 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 GLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 151,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 146,726 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 142,049 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 142,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 137,614 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 133,176 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 129,780 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 124,684 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 119,012 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 119,012 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 110,847 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread+cuts

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 May 2016 106,483 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 100,066 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 85,873 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 79,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyre wearing on inner edges (offside worst)

centre exhaust bracket after silencer poor condition

Fail 18 Apr 2012 79,435 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyre wearing on inner edges (offside worst)

centre exhaust bracket after silencer poor condition

Pass 3 May 2011 71,663 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 62,264 miles

offside and nearside front tyre tread very low on outer edges.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,597 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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MH54 GLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MH54 GLF, 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 MH54 GLF registered?

MH54 GLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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