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VE54 RUC

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

163,831 mi
Last recorded163,831 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 RUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 163,831 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 163,829 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 150,895 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 135,731 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 121,116 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 108,866 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 108,865 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,982 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 86,962 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,097 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,724 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 52,835 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 45,518 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,435 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,130 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,516 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 30,210 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,518 miles

Both front tyres tread perishing badly

Oil Leak from transmission area

Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,222 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 14,640 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 6,694 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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VE54 RUC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VE54 RUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE54 RUC registered?

VE54 RUC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is VE54 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 RUC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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