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CL52 CDL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,087 mi
Last recorded99,087 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL52 CDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 99,087 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray fitted

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 99,087 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray fitted

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 99,039 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 98,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (CRACKS) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (CRACKS) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 98,529 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 96,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust hanger snapped but still secured by others

Pass 11 May 2017 95,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 91,353 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 91,349 miles

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 85,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 80,487 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken off

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres slight uneven wear

slight play n/s/f drop link

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 16 May 2013 80,487 miles

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)

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

centre exhaust hanger broken off

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres slight uneven wear

slight play n/s/f drop link

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 11 May 2012 72,919 miles

all suspension bushes slight wear

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm,uneven wear

slight suspension knocks

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 10 May 2011 65,235 miles

surface rust to all brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust

o/s/r tyre 2mm

parking brake pedal sticking slightly on release

Pass 20 May 2010 57,991 miles

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm,worn on edges

rear tyres 3.5mm

slight corrosion to exhaust

Fail 20 May 2010 57,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm,worn on edges

rear tyres 3.5mm

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 21 May 2009 50,706 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges,cracks in tread

noise from o/s/r coil spring area

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 May 2008 45,959 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.slight corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 16 May 2007 40,234 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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CL52 CDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CL52 CDL, 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 CL52 CDL registered?

CL52 CDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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