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PL54 AEO

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,831 mi
Last recorded122,831 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 AEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 122,831 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 120,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and go over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Cracking on fan belt

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under side covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 118,185 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Pass 9 Nov 2017 116,427 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Fail 7 Nov 2017 116,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake react arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake react arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise both rear suspension coil springs becoming rusty

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Pass 8 Nov 2016 114,664 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2016 114,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 109,820 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward brake react arm bush lost dampening fluid (2.4.G.2)

advise covers under bonnet and under car

advise o/s/r tyre valve damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2015 128,251 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle exhaust bracket snapped (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward brake react arm bush lost dampening fluid (2.4.G.2)

advise covers under bonnet and under car

advise o/s/r tyre valve damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2014 99,806 miles

centre exhaust clamp deterioated

Pass 27 Nov 2013 89,300 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 77,792 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 77,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 65,583 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,103 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 47,104 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 47,104 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,490 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,777 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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PL54 AEO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PL54 AEO, 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 PL54 AEO registered?

PL54 AEO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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