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BW53 GXM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,723 mi
Last recorded91,723 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 GXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 91,723 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 91,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 90,574 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 89,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre bald on edges

Fail 1 Dec 2022 89,214 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre bald on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2021 87,391 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 85,016 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 84,427 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 84,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 80,034 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 80,034 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 76,395 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

offside and neaside outer sill covers fitted

under body trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 11 Feb 2015 73,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 69,573 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 64,153 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,551 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,978 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,944 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,128 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 25,955 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 25,955 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 18,785 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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BW53 GXM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BW53 GXM, 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 BW53 GXM registered?

BW53 GXM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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The MOT history for BW53 GXM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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