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PX54 DMF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

181,271 mi
Last recorded181,271 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 DMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 181,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside and components rather corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2024 174,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2023 169,382 miles

Engine cover / Under tray body protection fitted

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 169,382 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels both side rear wheel size are different to the front axle (5.2.3 (b))

Engine cover / Under tray body protection fitted

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 160,063 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 146,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f brake flexible hose not fitted correctly

Fail 4 Dec 2021 146,012 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f brake flexible hose not fitted correctly

Pass 9 Dec 2020 135,008 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 131,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 129,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2019 126,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 126,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 121,268 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 121,268 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 113,182 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 104,185 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 104,185 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 94,765 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 94,765 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 87,591 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 87,582 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 80,976 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,819 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 75,819 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,160 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 68,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,512 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 58,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,858 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,241 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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PX54 DMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 PX54 DMF, 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 PX54 DMF registered?

PX54 DMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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