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SP54 GWF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

148,156 mi
Last recorded148,156 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 GWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 148,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 146,785 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 146,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 144,388 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 135,144 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 135,144 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 124,579 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 124,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D- BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 111,129 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 111,118 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 91,035 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 91,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 79,935 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 May 2018 79,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust bracket broken

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 77,423 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust brakets broken at front

rear brake pipes corroding and o/s/f

Fail 18 May 2017 77,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust brakets broken at front

rear brake pipes corroding and o/s/f

Pass 25 Apr 2016 72,277 miles

centre exhaust brakets broken

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2016 72,233 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust brakets broken

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 65,700 miles

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

O/S rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 8 May 2015 65,700 miles

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

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

O/S rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 15 May 2014 57,745 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 57,737 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F Tyre Bald On Outer Edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,857 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN OFF DUE TO CORROSION

Fail 18 Jul 2013 55,852 miles

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

EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN OFF DUE TO CORROSION

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

SLIGHT SURFACE BULGE IN OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL/KERBED

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2012 51,279 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 45,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,914 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,083 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,643 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,060 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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SP54 GWF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 SP54 GWF, 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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SP54 GWF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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