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CW53 OBY

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,615 mi
Last recorded110,615 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 OBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 110,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 110,138 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 109,602 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 109,602 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 102,573 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 21 Feb 2020 99,837 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 96,282 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 92,629 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,767 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,749 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,686 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,182 miles

Rear pads wearing.

Rear tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 75,747 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 75,747 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,117 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,956 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 54,430 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 44,879 miles

Note. Near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,132 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,775 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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CW53 OBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CW53 OBY, 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 CW53 OBY registered?

CW53 OBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is CW53 OBY safe to buy?

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