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PL54 CXM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,194 mi
Last recorded70,194 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 CXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 70,194 miles

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

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

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

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

general rear suspension condition corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2025 69,624 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 69,621 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 68,842 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 68,045 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Apr 2022 66,381 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 65,033 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 65,033 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 63,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,946 miles

engine oily

high level brake light lens damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2019 61,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oily

high level brake light lens damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,945 miles

Central Upper brake light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 54,865 miles

Front washer jets partially blocked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,000 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,570 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 47,247 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,759 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,218 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly damaged

park brake performance slightly low nearside

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 22 Apr 2013 37,216 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly damaged

park brake performance slightly low nearside

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,526 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,621 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 18,887 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 15,570 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 21 Feb 2008 11,027 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 CXM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PL54 CXM, 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 PL54 CXM registered?

PL54 CXM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is PL54 CXM safe to buy?

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