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ET53 NZY

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

99,290 mi
Last recorded99,290 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 NZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 99,290 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 93,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 87,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 77,523 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 77,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 66,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 66,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 57,972 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 57,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn anterior (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn anterior (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter carrier (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 49,556 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 49,554 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))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 41,539 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 38,435 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 34,775 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 31,253 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 31,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 27,606 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 24,937 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 23,102 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 21,078 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front tyre has a cut on the outer edge but not deep enough to reach the ply or chords.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 18,405 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 16,505 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 16,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 15,323 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 14,061 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 11,895 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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ET53 NZY 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 ET53 NZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET53 NZY registered?

ET53 NZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is ET53 NZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 NZY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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