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PJ54 TYB

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,185 mi
Last recorded148,185 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 TYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 148,185 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2025 148,183 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2024 144,093 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 142,906 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 142,880 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2013 61,309 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,123 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer egde

Fail 3 Dec 2012 54,107 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer egde

Pass 6 Dec 2011 47,258 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 41,997 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,968 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,609 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 27,606 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 21,225 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)

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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PJ54 TYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ54 TYB, 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 PJ54 TYB registered?

PJ54 TYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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The MOT history for PJ54 TYB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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