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CP53 OSM

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,074 mi
Last recorded48,074 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 OSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 48,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 48,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 45,474 miles

21 YR OLD ETC ETC,,clonk from f/sus!!-no faults located tot,,mot test procedure,,further investegation advised,,,,

Pass 14 Mar 2024 42,565 miles

225/60/16 x 2 rears & 205/55/16 x 2 fronts ..P3,,,,20 YR OLD ETC ETC,,

Fail 13 Mar 2024 42,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

225/60/16 x 2 rears & 205/55/16 x 2 fronts ..P3,,,,20 YR OLD ETC ETC,,

Pass 23 Mar 2023 40,318 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 39,434 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 38,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 37,093 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 35,643 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 33,988 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,558 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 30,694 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 27,514 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 25,326 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 23,612 miles

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 26 Jan 2012 23,564 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2011 21,340 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,212 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 16,728 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 13,750 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 10,941 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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CP53 OSM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CP53 OSM, 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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CP53 OSM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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