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RV54 UBD

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

145,576 mi
Last recorded145,576 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 UBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 145,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged/no sharp edges present.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output aim barely visible. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 139,390 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

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

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

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

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Sep 2024 139,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

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

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

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

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2023 130,352 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged dark (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

boot release faulty, working on switch

Fail 29 Jun 2023 130,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

boot manual release not working, interior switch working

Pass 18 Nov 2021 122,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Front exhaust bracket snapped off

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

Offside Front exhaust bracket snapped off

Offside Front washer jet poorly aligned

Offside mirror glass poor condition

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

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

plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle underside

Fail 18 Nov 2021 122,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front exhaust bracket snapped off

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front exhaust bracket snapped off

Offside Front washer jet poorly aligned

Offside mirror glass poor condition

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

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

plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle underside

Pass 16 Nov 2020 117,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes around fuel tank and disappearing behind tank showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away from pipe due to corrosion, but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides foggy in appearance, not adversely affecting headlamp beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor around subframe and suspension surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage on outer rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly damaged, scuffed & perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge & almost bald on inner edge. 205/55 R16 91V "General" (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arm bushes showing signs of perishing/cracking

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 16 Nov 2020 117,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes around fuel tank and disappearing behind tank showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away from pipe due to corrosion, but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides foggy in appearance, not adversely affecting headlamp beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor around subframe and suspension surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage on outer rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly damaged, scuffed & perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge & almost bald on inner edge. 205/55 R16 91V "General" (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arm bushes showing signs of perishing/cracking

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 18 Nov 2019 114,804 miles

Front under-tray loose nearside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and almost bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 114,804 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint rubber boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint rubber boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front under-tray loose nearside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and almost bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 108,682 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 108,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 96,068 miles

both head light lenses glazed

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f lower arm (front) gaitor insecure

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

rear steel brake pipes corroded

single high level stop light led inop

Fail 12 Jan 2017 96,068 miles

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

both head light lenses glazed

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f lower arm (front) gaitor insecure

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

rear steel brake pipes corroded

single high level stop light led inop

Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,947 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded and centre hanger brocken

n/s/r brake binding slightley

Pass 13 Jan 2015 88,231 miles

1X center stop lamp bulb inop,

All exhaust fastenings heavily corroded and center mount broken off,

Fail 13 Jan 2015 88,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

1X center stop lamp bulb inop,

All exhaust fastenings heavily corroded and center mount broken off,

Rear exhaust heat shield loose,

Pass 15 Jan 2014 85,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm rear bushes poor

n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor adrift

service light on

Fail 14 Jan 2014 85,249 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm rear bushes poor

n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor adrift

service light on

Fail 14 Jan 2013 79,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s door mirror loose

Pass 14 Jan 2013 79,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s door mirror loose

Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,562 miles

Both rear tyres are down to approx 3mm tread depth,

Center exhaust mount is corroded and weaking,

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,887 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,240 miles

front brake disks appear worn

full underbody tray fitted

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,745 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 48,745 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,165 miles

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

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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RV54 UBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RV54 UBD, 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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RV54 UBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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