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WJ54 DHV

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,127 mi
Last recorded142,127 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 DHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 142,127 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 141,040 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 139,990 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 138,820 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 138,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 137,390 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 137,390 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 136,190 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 134,808 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 132,870 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 132,858 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 130,756 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 126,318 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 121,918 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 111,029 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)

hand brake warning lamp on

rear exhaust braket broken

Fail 6 Nov 2014 111,029 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

hand brake warning lamp on

rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 28 Oct 2013 113,598 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 113,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 108,741 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 104,312 miles

parking brake pedal rubber pad is missing.

parking brake warning light is on.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 97,973 miles

1: Check Engine Warning light on all the time. 2: Parking brake warning light doesn't always extinguish.

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 97,970 miles

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

1: Check Engine Warning light on all the time. 2: Parking brake warning light doesn't always extinguish.

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 91,880 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 91,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,717 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,846 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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WJ54 DHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WJ54 DHV, 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 WJ54 DHV registered?

WJ54 DHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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The MOT history for WJ54 DHV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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