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ML54 YSJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,599 mi
Last recorded47,599 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 YSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 47,599 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 46,182 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 43,308 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,581 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 37,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 34,245 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 34,210 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 31,092 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear on outer edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2017 31,092 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear on outer edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2016 27,470 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,792 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 19,052 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 15,001 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 2 Jul 2012 10,570 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,204 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 9,991 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 9,707 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 9,049 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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ML54 YSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ML54 YSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML54 YSJ registered?

ML54 YSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is ML54 YSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML54 YSJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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