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RE54 XLX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,327 mi
Last recorded130,327 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 XLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 130,327 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 129,815 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 129,807 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 125,434 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 125,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 116,505 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 107,685 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 100,038 miles

Chip in windscreen

Engine management light on

Nail in Nearside front tyre

Small cut in Nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2014 100,038 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Chip in windscreen

Engine management light on

Nail in Nearside front tyre

Small cut in Nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2013 93,653 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 16 Jul 2013 93,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Plastic cover sills fitted

battery loose not insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2012 87,751 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 16 Jul 2012 87,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Jul 2011 81,975 miles

aplly advisorys from test

Fail 25 Jun 2011 81,905 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic undertrays fitted

slight play in o/s and n/s front inner steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,111 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 75,111 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)

Pass 6 May 2009 66,369 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre is worn to 1.6 mm limit

Pass 2 May 2008 55,178 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,753 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)

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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RE54 XLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RE54 XLX, 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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RE54 XLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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