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VN54 FLX

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,622 mi
Last recorded93,622 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 FLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 93,622 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 93,618 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 90,706 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2024 85,282 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Axle & Suspension components corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 85,282 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside/Nearside front (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Axle & Suspension components corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 77,383 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 72,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 67,264 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Diesel exhaust emissions at manufacturers stated maximum limit of 0.9. Requires attention.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 6 Apr 2021 67,245 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.9 as found on V.I.N. information; reading 1.21 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Dec 2019 65,030 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and underbody trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jan 2019 57,928 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 57,928 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 54,339 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 54,339 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 48,238 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,396 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre on limit 1.6 mm

Pass 13 Oct 2014 40,447 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 37,995 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 37,995 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,957 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,808 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 23,306 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 17,422 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 13,242 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 8,538 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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VN54 FLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VN54 FLX, 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 VN54 FLX registered?

VN54 FLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is VN54 FLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN54 FLX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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