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MV54 HHB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,548 mi
Last recorded180,548 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 HHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 180,548 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 180,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 171,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside to centre lower windscreen has a large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 171,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside to centre lower windscreen has a large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 167,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 167,025 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 165,065 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 165,063 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2016 164,381 miles

Both front castor arm bushes splitting.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system corroded but not blowing.

Heat shield at back box insecure.

N/S/R Tyre getting low.

Oil leaks around gearbox area

Play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 1 Oct 2016 164,381 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box rear mount broken (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front castor arm bushes splitting.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system corroded but not blowing.

Heat shield at back box insecure.

N/S/R Tyre getting low.

Offside Rear Brake disc showing signs of overheating (going red)

Oil leaks around gearbox area

Play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 152,456 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint thrust arm (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 138,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 124,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 124,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 113,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant light on dash

deep cut in osf tyre inner wall

Pass 4 Oct 2011 102,175 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 89,894 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 78,120 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,287 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 67,006 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,617 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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MV54 HHB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MV54 HHB, 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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MV54 HHB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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