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CF53 KWH

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,758 mi
Last recorded152,758 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 KWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 152,758 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 148,402 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 142,402 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 142,396 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 135,991 miles

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

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))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 135,909 miles

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

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

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 20 Dec 2021 130,116 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 130,116 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 123,145 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 116,780 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 108,735 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 108,710 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 97,851 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 88,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 81,026 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,299 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,744 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,207 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 52,516 miles

SRS warning light on.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 52,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

SRS warning light on.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,121 miles

advise srs light on

Pass 18 Dec 2009 38,854 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,761 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,278 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 17,792 miles

rear tyres = 2.5-3.0 m.m. = new soon

Fail 14 Dec 2006 17,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres = 2.5-3.0 m.m. = new soon

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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CF53 KWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CF53 KWH, 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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CF53 KWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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