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PL54 DXC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,803 mi
Last recorded179,803 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 DXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 179,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear to inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear to inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 179,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 179,729 miles

Emissions not tested coolant low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear brake pipes both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 178,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 176,103 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 167,449 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes over fuel tank to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays covering floors

Pass 14 Oct 2015 151,468 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear going to both sides at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places (6.1.B.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted covering full floor pan

rear suspension componet's corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 151,466 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracks inner and outer edge in tread pattern (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear going to both sides at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places (6.1.B.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted covering full floor pan

rear suspension componet's corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 137,967 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 124,484 miles

o/s/f head lamp slow

Pass 18 Oct 2012 111,161 miles

o/s/f head lamp slow to charge

rear brake pads low

slight lift in o/s/r lower hub bush

Fail 18 Oct 2012 111,161 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f head lamp slow to charge

rear brake pads low

slight lift in o/s/r lower hub bush

Pass 25 Oct 2011 96,395 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2011 96,369 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 80,321 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 44,440 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tested on petrol

Pass 18 Oct 2008 38,440 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,010 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 DXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

PL54 DXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is PL54 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL54 DXC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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