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SV54 GHG

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,597 mi
Last recorded136,597 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 GHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 136,597 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 124,428 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 124,017 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 123,974 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 121,095 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 119,769 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 119,769 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Oct 2016 118,435 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 117,626 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 117,608 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear axle mount has slight leakage

Pass 11 Oct 2014 116,823 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 116,823 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 116,418 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 115,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 113,890 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Oct 2011 113,890 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Oct 2010 86,370 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Oct 2010 86,370 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Oct 2009 62,405 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 62,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 30,183 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 30,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,366 miles

slight leak of exhaust gases from middle section weld

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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SV54 GHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SV54 GHG, 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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What year was SV54 GHG registered?

SV54 GHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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