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SA54 XLR

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,921 mi
Last recorded50,921 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 XLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 50,921 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 50,660 miles

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded and rear sills corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 50,440 miles

front suspension arms corroded and general under body corrosion exhaust Mountains corroded rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 49,987 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting brackets corroding centre and rear but satisfactory at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms ,struts and rear sub frame corroded side plastic covers on floor limit examination of underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 49,677 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 49,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear noise from inboard shoes on rbt when park brake operated both sides

Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,909 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,677 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,238 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 48,238 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 46,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

upper stop lamp defective

Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,490 miles

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

upper stop lamp defective

Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,955 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 43,955 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

upper stop lamp defective.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 40,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,532 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,331 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,417 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 32,417 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,873 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,207 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,637 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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SA54 XLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA54 XLR, 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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SA54 XLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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