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YX54 LHL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,225 mi
Last recorded149,225 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 LHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 149,225 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear of vehical covered in black underseal

Pass 15 Jul 2024 142,568 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear underside heavily covered in wax oil

covers and under trays fitted

rear brake pipes heavily covered in wax oil

Fail 10 Jul 2024 142,495 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear underside heavily covered in wax oil

covers and under trays fitted

rear brake pipes heavily covered in wax oil

Pass 4 Jul 2023 138,204 miles

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

all rear underside heavily covered in wax oil

rear brake pipes heavily covered in wax oil

Pass 21 Apr 2022 137,982 miles

all underside covered in wax-oil

Pass 11 Dec 2020 137,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 134,304 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 128,035 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 122,507 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 116,159 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 110,040 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 110,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 104,188 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,540 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 88,697 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 81,282 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 70,790 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,864 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 59,864 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,463 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,783 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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YX54 LHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YX54 LHL, 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 YX54 LHL registered?

YX54 LHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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