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PX54 HDJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,166 mi
Last recorded117,166 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 HDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 117,166 miles

CEL warning illumininated

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 116,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 111,055 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 108,951 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 108,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 105,628 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2019 105,628 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2018 102,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear road wheel has a weld repair

Fail 13 Nov 2018 102,425 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended belt not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 96,541 miles

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 14 Nov 2017 96,541 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,664 miles

Nearside Front tyre has large split on inner sidewall

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2016 91,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre has large split on inner sidewall

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2015 86,035 miles

both rear tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

Pass 8 Oct 2014 80,230 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 80,230 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,790 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 74,767 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,835 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

small cut n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2012 68,835 miles

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

small cut n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,641 miles

all tyres wearing inner and outer edge and all tyres cut's in side walls

Fail 4 Oct 2011 61,641 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

all tyres wearing inner and outer edge and all tyres cut's in side walls

Pass 4 Oct 2010 55,948 miles

RBT: Service Brake Efficiency: 52%

Fail 4 Oct 2010 55,948 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 55,940 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,828 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 39,122 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 28,780 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 HDJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HDJ, 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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PX54 HDJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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