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AB53 FAY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,068 mi
Last recorded89,068 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 FAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 89,068 miles

22 YR OLD ETC ETC,,UNDERSIDE HEAVILY SCHULTZ'D,,

Pass 7 May 2025 87,176 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

silencer casing corroded

unerbody and components undersealed

Pass 7 May 2024 85,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 83,669 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2023 83,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 80,361 miles

Rear brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 7 Apr 2021 77,576 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 77,576 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 69,324 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 69,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 1.6 on legal minimum (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,630 miles

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

all brake discs corroding

Pass 1 May 2015 63,885 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 63,882 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 62,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,771 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,229 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 57,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

BAS / ESP warning light is on

engine warning light is on

Pass 2 May 2012 53,253 miles

Front registration plate slightly cracked.

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 47,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 47,968 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 43,537 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 39,095 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,133 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 28,367 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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AB53 FAY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 AB53 FAY, 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 AB53 FAY registered?

AB53 FAY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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