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YR54 HNW

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

193,927 mi
Last recorded193,927 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 HNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 193,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 191,563 miles

front rad mounts corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2023 191,555 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front rad mounts corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2022 187,740 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 187,725 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 181,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2020 177,397 miles

poor beam patterns

Fail 24 Sep 2020 177,391 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

poor beam patterns

Pass 12 Sep 2019 173,175 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 173,173 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 169,350 miles

all brake pipes have some rust

Pass 27 Sep 2017 161,192 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both indicator side repeater lenses damaged

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Sep 2016 155,224 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Road wheel slightly damaged all (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre kerb band cut

slight leak from rear diff

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 15 Sep 2015 150,166 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 255/35x18 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear diff oil leak

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 141,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT 225/40/18 92Y

exhaust system corroding

front number plate cracked

windscreen chipped swept area

Fail 26 Nov 2013 138,152 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 137,068 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 117,769 miles

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

diff oil leak

o/s/r coil spring has piece missing from bottom is still loctaed correctly

signs of oil leak on under tray

Fail 22 Sep 2012 117,769 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

diff oil leak

o/s/r coil spring has piece missing from bottom is still loctaed correctly

signs of oil leak on under tray

Pass 8 Sep 2011 90,782 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,848 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,098 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,286 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,437 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,972 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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YR54 HNW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 YR54 HNW, 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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YR54 HNW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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