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SL54 YMP

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

114,998 mi
Last recorded114,998 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 YMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 114,998 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 114,196 miles

Front exhaust brackets broken

Fail 1 Sep 2025 114,196 miles

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

Front exhaust brackets broken

Pass 30 Aug 2024 113,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Engine has a possible pulley noise?

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both front mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hoses corroded

Many areas corroded including suspension components and some perishing to suspension components.

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 113,605 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Engine has a possible pulley noise?

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both front mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hoses corroded

Many areas corroded including suspension components and some perishing to suspension components.

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 112,694 miles

All brake and fuel metal pipes some corrosion. And brake and fuel hoses deteriorated.

Battery weak

Engine has a possible pulley noise?

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both front (6.1.2 (a))

Many areas corroded and some perishing to suspension components

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 112,694 miles

All brake and fuel metal pipes some corrosion. And brake and fuel hoses deteriorated.

Battery weak

Engine has a possible pulley noise?

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both front (6.1.2 (a))

Many areas corroded and some perishing to suspension components

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 112,338 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

brake and fuel pipes and hoses deteriorating

engine noise-pulley?

some perishing and corrosion to lower areas and components

Pass 18 Jun 2021 110,396 miles

Rear tyres worn

brake pipes and rear hoses deteriorating

exhaust brackets broken at front but system secure

handbrake release mechanism faulty

headlamps deteriorated beam image marginal

Fail 17 Jun 2021 110,396 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn

brake pipes and rear hoses deteriorating

exhaust brackets broken at front but system secure

handbrake release mechanism faulty

headlamps deteriorated beam image marginal

Fail 10 Jun 2021 110,389 miles

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

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

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective both front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 109,334 miles

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

exhaust brackets deteriorating, one brocken

headlamps deteriorating, beam image marginal

Fail 3 Oct 2019 109,334 miles

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

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

exhaust brackets deteriorating, one brocken

headlamps deteriorating, beam image marginal

Pass 24 Sep 2018 107,454 miles

exhaust brackets deteriorating

Pass 26 Sep 2017 105,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges and has damage to both sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

exhaust mountings detached but exhaust is still secure

Pass 14 Sep 2016 104,157 miles

exhaust fittings corroding

nearside front tyre sidewalls scuffed

Pass 11 Sep 2015 102,381 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 102,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 99,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust fittings corroding

Fail 25 Sep 2014 99,896 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust fittings corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2013 92,738 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 83,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 83,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,945 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,382 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,285 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2009 37,081 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,941 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 28,938 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,703 miles

advisory both rear tyres getting low on tread

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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SL54 YMP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 SL54 YMP, 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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SL54 YMP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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