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SD54 ZYR

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

149,581 mi
Last recorded149,581 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 ZYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 149,581 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on wear indicators. 225/45/ZR17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 both sides worn/perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe & suspension component's corroded.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 146,278 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 both sides perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe & suspension component's corroded.

Fail 20 Feb 2025 146,278 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 both side upper boots deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced X2 both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 both sides perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe & suspension component's corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2024 141,528 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edges + sidewall perishing/worn. 225/45/R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 both sides perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe & suspension component's corroded.

Fail 23 Feb 2024 141,528 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on inner edges + sidewall perishing/worn. 225/45/R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam X1 499 bulb replaced. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 both sides perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe & suspension component's corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2023 135,659 miles

Brake fluid ageing.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 both sides worn/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe & suspension component's corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2022 131,305 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe & suspension component's corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2021 126,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside bumper slight damage

under side covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2020 122,831 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 115,130 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 115,107 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear sub frame has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2017 109,155 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 109,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 103,290 miles

Eml on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 97,490 miles

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

headlights misty

Fail 21 Dec 2015 97,490 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

headlights misty

Pass 15 Nov 2014 87,760 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 80,654 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 70,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 70,286 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,196 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 62,196 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 54,398 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,898 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 34,819 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs inner surface starting to show signs of wear and corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,819 miles

front brake discs inner surface starting to show signs of wear and corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2007 25,687 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,687 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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SD54 ZYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SD54 ZYR, 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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SD54 ZYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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